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How to get fromBallybofey to Portlaoiseby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballybofey to Portlaoise by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Longford

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    1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Stationbus64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to LongfordtrainRe / ...
    3. Take the bus from Longford Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus73
    7h 5m
    €37–53

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Sligo Bus Stationbus64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to MaynoothtrainRe / ...
    3. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain202 / ...
    7h 21m
    €41–59

  3. Drive 241.4 km

    1. Drive from Ballybofey to Portlaoisecar241.4 km
    3h 24m
    €41–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus30
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus726
    7h 33m
    €42–71

  5. Bus, train via Belfast

    1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Ulsterbus Depotbus64
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoisetrainRe / ...
    8h 40m
    €48–79

  6. Bus via Londonderry County Borough

    1. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Ulsterbus Depotbus64
    2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus StationbusX4 / ...
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus735
    9h 3m

Ballybofey to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ballybofey, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballybofey to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Donegal, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 7h 33m.

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