What is the distance between Limerick and Portlaoise?

About 61 miles (99 km) separate Limerick and Portlaoise.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Limerick to Portlaoise?

If you're headed to Portlaoise from Limerick, chances are that your bus will leave from Limerick Bus Station and arrive at Portlaoise - N80 Footbridge Mountrath Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Limerick to Portlaoise from $18 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Limerick to Portlaoise on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	Limerick Old Cratloe Road	2h 25m	1:00pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Limerick Ballinacurra Mary Immaculate College	2h 15m	1:00pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	Fastest
Bus	12:55pm	Limerick Old Cratloe Road	2h 30m	3:25pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Limerick Old Cratloe Road	2h 40m	7:20pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Limerick Ballinacurra Mary Immaculate College	2h 20m	3:25pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Limerick Ballinacurra Mary Immaculate College	2h 25m	7:20pm	Portlaoise Kilminchy	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:24 PM GMT.

Get from Limerick to Portlaoise

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2hAverage Duration

60 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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JJ Kavanagh & Sons

4/538 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

Based on 38 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. JJ Kavanagh & Sons ticket prices on this trip start at $20

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Where are the popular stops in Limerick and Portlaoise?

Stops in Limerick

A - Limerick Bus Station

Stops in Portlaoise

A - Portlaoise - N80 Footbridge Mountrath Bus Stop

B - Portlaoise - N80 Laois Shopping Centre Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Limerick to Portlaoise by bus

What is the distance between Limerick and Portlaoise?
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The cheapest trip from Limerick to Portlaoise was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Limerick to Portlaoise, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $18 for a bus ticket from Limerick to Portlaoise based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-17.