There are 5 ways to get from Limerick to Abbeyleix by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
2h 36m€14–21Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
3h 13m€13–18Drive 102.4 km
- Drive from Limerick to Abbeyleixcar 102.4 km
1h 14m€19–27Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Abbeyleixbus 858
3h 5m€15–24Bus via Cashel
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Cashelbus 332
- Take the bus from Cashel to Abbeyleixbus 858b
3h 51m€24–31
Limerick to Abbeyleix by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Abbeyleix is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Abbeyleix is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Abbeyleix. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthurs Qy and arriving at Abbeyleix via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Abbeyleix. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Portlaoise via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Limerick and Abbeyleix is 139 km. The road distance is 102.4 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Abbeyleix without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €14 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Limerick to Abbeyleix, including transfers.
Limerick to Abbeyleix bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Limerick to Abbeyleix train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Abbeyleix is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €14 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Abbeyleix, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Limerick to Portlaoise every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Abbeyleix
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Cashel to Abbeyleix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Cashel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
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Booking & Getting There
Limerick to Abbeyleix bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Limerick to Abbeyleix train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Abbeyleix is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Limerick to Abbeyleix.
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