What is the cheapest way to get from Bundoran to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Bundoran to Portlaoise is to train and bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bundoran to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Bundoran to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bundoran and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Bundoran to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Bundoran Centre and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Ballyshannon Bus Station and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Bundoran to Portlaoise?

The distance between Bundoran and Portlaoise is 243 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.

How do I travel from Bundoran to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Bundoran to Portlaoise without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs €27 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Bundoran to Portlaoise?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Bundoran to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bundoran to Portlaoise bus from?

Bundoran to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballyshannon Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bundoran to Portlaoise?

The best way to get from Bundoran to Portlaoise is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Bundoran to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Bundoran to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin Airport station.

Can I drive from Bundoran to Portlaoise?

Yes, the driving distance between Bundoran to Portlaoise is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bundoran to Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Bundoran to Portlaoise - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sligo to LongfordRe / ...
2. Take the bus from Longford Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue73
6h 6m
€27–47
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin ConnollyRe / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
6h 47m
€33–57
Drive 203.1 km
1. Drive from Bundoran to Portlaoise203.1 km
2h 52m
€35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon Bus Station to Dublin Airport30
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
6h 48m
€35–50
Bus via Enniskillen
1. Take the bus from Astoria Road to Enniskillen Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Station30
3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avenue735
8h 18m

Bundoran to Portlaoise by bus and train

1Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bundoran East to Portlaoise via Sligo Bus Station, Sligo, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bundoran Centre to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Ballyshannon Bus Station, Dublin Airport, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 48m.

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