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How to get fromBallsbridge to Portlaoiseby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 4 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from RDS Ballsbridge to Heuston Stationbus bus 4 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    1h 45m
    €11–15

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    2h 58m
    €10–13

  3. Drive 85.7 km

    1. Drive from Ballsbridge to Portlaoisecar car 85.7 km
    1h
    €15–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ballsbridge to Portlaoisetaxi taxi 85.7 km
    1h
    €120–160

  5. Line 126 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Toughers Ind Estatebus bus 126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toughers Ind Estate to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    3h 16m
    €11–14

Ballsbridge to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Ballsbridge, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

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.

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