There are 5 ways to get from Ballyfermot to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherry Orchard to Portlaoisetrain 202 / ...
1h 4m€7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Ballyfermot Parade to Red Cow Luasbus G1
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
2h 29m€12–17Drive 80.2 km
- Drive from Ballyfermot to Portlaoisecar 80.2 km
53 min€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballyfermot to Portlaoisetaxi 80.2 km
53 min€110–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kylemore Road to Heuston Stationbus 60
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
1h 31m€11–15
Ballyfermot to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballyfermot to Portlaoise is to train which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyfermot to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyfermot to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballyfermot Parade and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cherry Orchard and arriving at Portlaoise. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Ballyfermot and Portlaoise is 76 km. The road distance is 80.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballyfermot to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs €7 - €11.
The train from Cherry Orchard to Portlaoise takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.
Ballyfermot to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Ballyfermot Parade station.
Ballyfermot to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cherry Orchard station.
The best way to get from Ballyfermot to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Ballyfermot, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cherry Orchard to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballyfermot Parade to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Red Cow Luas in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cherry Orchard to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Ballyfermot Parade to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Kylemore Road to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- + 353 1 822 1122
- Website
- expressbus.ie
Bus from Kylemore Road to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://expressbus.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 621 9898
Lucan Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 610 0111
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Celbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0777
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +353 1 627 0444
- Website
- call-a-cab-celbridge.com
A-Z Cabs
- Phone
- +353 1 627 3900
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More Questions & Answers
Ballyfermot to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Ballyfermot to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyfermot to Portlaoise is 80 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Ballyfermot to Portlaoise.
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