What is the cheapest way to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €14 - €23 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Ballinamore and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballinamore to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballinamore and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Cavan Bus Station and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Ballinamore to Portlaoise?

The distance between Ballinamore and Portlaoise is 158 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.

How do I travel from Ballinamore to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs €14 - €23.

How long does it take to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballinamore to Portlaoise bus from?

Ballinamore to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan, depart from Ballinamore station.

Train or bus from Ballinamore to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise is to bus which takes 5h and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Ballinamore to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Ballinamore to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ballinamore to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballinamore to Portlaoise is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Ballinamore to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 68+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Ballinamore to Portlaoise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Longford Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue73
5h
€15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Dromod to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
5h 31m
€22–32
Drive 141.7 km
1. Drive from Ballinamore to Portlaoise141.7 km
2h 1m
€24–35
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Station929
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 1930
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
5h 55m

Ballinamore to Portlaoise by bus and train

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Distance: 158 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Ballinamore, IE-LM, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Longford Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue once a week. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinamore to Portlaoise via Dromod Station, Dromod, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 31m.

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