There are 3 ways to get from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballyhaunis and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballyhaunis and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Ballyhaunis and Portlaoise is 152 km. The road distance is 147 km.
The best way to get from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballyhaunis station.
Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballyhaunis station.
The best way to get from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Ballyhaunis, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballyhaunis to Portarlington 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Athlone Station in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballyhaunis to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballyhaunis to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Ballyhaunis to Portlaoise.
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