The average bus between Ballsbridge and Portlaoise takes 1h 56m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Ballsbridge and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballsbridge is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Pearse Stn and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballsbridge station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Ballsbridge to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from George's Quay station.
Ballsbridge to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
The distance between Ballsbridge and Portlaoise is 78.4 km. The road distance is 90 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 35m.