What is the cheapest way to get from County Laois to Ballybunion?

The cheapest way to get from County Laois to Ballybunion is to train and bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Laois to Ballybunion?

The fastest way to get from County Laois to Ballybunion is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between County Laois and Ballybunion?

No, there is no direct bus from County Laois to Ballybunion. However, there are services departing from Clonenagh National School and arriving at Ballybunnion via Roscrea Abbey Street, Limerick Colbert Station and Listowel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from County Laois to Ballybunion?

The distance between County Laois and Ballybunion is 240 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.

How do I travel from County Laois to Ballybunion without a car?

The best way to get from County Laois to Ballybunion without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs €24 - €40.

How long does it take to get from County Laois to Ballybunion?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from County Laois to Ballybunion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Laois to Ballybunion bus from?

County Laois to Ballybunion bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Roscrea Abbey Street station.

Train or bus from County Laois to Ballybunion?

The best way to get from County Laois to Ballybunion is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the County Laois to Ballybunion bus arrive?

County Laois to Ballybunion bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Can I drive from County Laois to Ballybunion?

Yes, the driving distance between County Laois to Ballybunion is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from County Laois to Ballybunion.

Where can I stay near Ballybunion?

There are 122+ hotels available in Ballybunion.

County Laois to Ballybunion - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from County Laois to Ballybunion by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limericktrain Re
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ballybunnionbus 314
6h 5m
€25–37
Bus via Nenagh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roscrea Castle Street to Nenaghbus 854
2. Take the bus from Nenagh to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 323 / ...
3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Ballybunnionbus 314
8h 20m
€23–41
Train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain Ic
7h 18m
€33–57
Drive 185.5 km
1. Drive from County Laois to Ballybunioncar 185.5 km
2h 15m
€32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roscrea Abbey Street to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Listowelbus 13
6h 34m
€26–46
Train, bus via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain 208 / ...
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Listowelbus 13
7h
€28–51

County Laois to Ballybunion by bus and train

24Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from County Laois to Ballybunion.

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Distance: 239.6 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between County Laois, Ireland and Ballybunion, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Tralee once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Ballybunnion via Roscrea Abbey Street, Limerick Arthur's Quay, Limerick Colbert Station, and Listowel in around 6h 34m.

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