There are 4 ways to get from Balla to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 21m€19–38Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Balla to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
5h 16mDrive 169.4 km
- Drive from Balla to Portlaoisecar 169.4 km
2h 24m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
5h 32m€22–43
Balla to Portlaoise by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balla to Portlaoise is to train which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Balla to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Balla to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Balla and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via UL Student Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Balla and Portlaoise is 183 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.
The best way to get from Balla to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Balla to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Balla to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Balla station.
The best way to get from Balla to Portlaoise is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs and takes 5h 16m.
Balla to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balla to Portlaoise is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Balla to Portlaoise.
What companies run services between Balla, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Portarlington 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balla to Portlaoise JFL Ave via UL East Gate and UL Student Ctr in around 5h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Balla to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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