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How to get fromPortlaoise to Bunratty Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Bunratty Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 343 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Bunrattybus bus 317A / ...
    2h 23m
    €22–32

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2h 49m
    €12–17

  3. Drive 122.3 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Bunratty Castlecar car 122.3 km
    1h 27m
    €21–30

  4. Train, line 343 bus via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Bunrattybus bus 343
    2h 40m
    €24–34

Portlaoise to Bunratty Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€22Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Bunratty Castle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy 5 times a day. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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