The average bus between Portlaoise and Ballybofey takes 10h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Ballybofey. 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 3 times a day between Portlaoise and Ballybofey. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 3:20 PM which arrives into Ballybofey at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballybofey. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Ballybofey station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Portlaoise to Ballybofey bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Ballybofey bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Letterkenny Bus Station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballybofey is 198.8 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Ballybofey via Eden Quay, Parnell Square Nth, and Letterkenny Bus Station in around 7h 50m.