There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to University of Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to UL Student Ctrbus 735
1h 44m€8–12Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re / ...
2h 14m€21–30Drive 108.9 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to University of Limerickcar 108.9 km
1h 8m€19–28Train via Tipperary
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain Ic / ...
2h 32m€23–32
Portlaoise to University of Limerick by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to University of Limerick is to bus which costs €8 - €12 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to University of Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €19 - €28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at UL Student Ctr. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to University of Limerick. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Limerick via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Portlaoise and University of Limerick is 108 km. The road distance is 108.9 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to University of Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs €8 - €12.
The bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to UL Student Ctr takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Portlaoise to University of Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to University of Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to University of Limerick is to bus which takes 1h 44m and costs €8 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and University of Limerick, Ireland?
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to UL Student Ctr 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Limerick every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick Junction to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to University of Limerick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Portlaoise to University of Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to University of Limerick is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Portlaoise to University of Limerick.
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