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How to get from Abbeyleix to Newport by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Abbeyleix to Newport in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 828 bus from Abbeyleix station to Portlaoise Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 72 bus from Limerick (Bus Station) station to Birdhill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Bus - 828828
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 7272
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abbeyleix
  • 2
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Laois Education Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portlaoise Station
    ID 11221
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portlaoise
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Limerick (Colbert)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    84 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limerick (Bus Station)
    ID 635041
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Athlone
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Birdhill
    Ride to bus station
    Birdhill
    ID 155501
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 858, RAIL and 72

To get from Abbeyleix to Newport in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 858 bus from Abbeyleix station to Thurles Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 72 bus from Limerick (Bus Station) station to Birdhill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Bus - 858858
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 7272
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abbeyleix
  • 2
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Thurles Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thurles Train Station
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Limerick (Colbert)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limerick (Bus Station)
    ID 635041
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Athlone
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Birdhill
    Ride to bus station
    Birdhill
    ID 155501
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Abbeyleix to Newport

The distance between Abbeyleix, Ireland and Newport, Ireland is approximately 160.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Abbeyleix to Newport by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix is located at Abbeyleix, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Abbeyleix.

Bus stations close to Abbeyleix:

  • Abbeyleix
  • Fire Station

Public transit stations close to Newport, Ireland

Newport is located at Newport, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Birdhill.

Train stations close to Newport:

  • Birdhill

Bus stations close to Newport:

  • Birdhill

Alternative route by bus and train via 858, RAIL and 72

To get from Abbeyleix to Newport in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 858 bus from Abbeyleix station to Thurles Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 72 bus from Limerick (Bus Station) station to Birdhill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min.

298min
Bus - 858858
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 7272
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abbeyleix
  • 2
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Thurles Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thurles Train Station
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Limerick (Colbert)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limerick (Bus Station)
    ID 635041
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Athlone
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Birdhill
    Ride to bus station
    Birdhill
    ID 155501
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Abbeyleix to Newport?

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line 828, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 72.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Abbeyleix to Newport?

    The alternative route takes 298 minutes, using Bus line 858, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Abbeyleix and Newport in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Abbeyleix to Newport in Ireland?

    The 828 bus line goes from Laois Education Centre station near Abbeyleix to Portlaoise Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Portlaoise Station station near Newport in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Abbeyleix to Newport in Ireland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Abbeyleix and Newport in Ireland by bus and train is about 3 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Abbeyleix to get to Newport in Ireland?

    Get on the 828 bus from the Laois Education Centre stop near Abbeyleix in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Abbeyleix and Newport in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Portlaoise Station stop, which is closest to Newport in Ireland.

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