There are 4 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
1h 54m€10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Moatebus 763
- Take the bus from Moate to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 73
3h 1m€17–24Drive 78.6 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Portlaoisecar 78.6 km
1h 15m€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballinasloe to Portlaoisetaxi 78.6 km
1h 15m€110–140
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Moate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Portlaoise is 100 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €25 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballinasloe to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Moate in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballinasloe to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Ballinasloe to Moate
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Moate to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Mighty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4222
- Website
- mightycabs.ie
Kenny Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4444
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More Questions & Answers
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Moate station.
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Portlaoise is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise.
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