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There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballinamore by bus or car

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Bus via Athlone
best
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave to Athlone TUS10062 / ...
2. Take the bus from TUS East Campus to Ballinamore EastUl06
4h 20m
€24–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Longford Station73
5h 23m
€17–33
Drive 141.6 km
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Ballinamore141.6 km
2h 1m
€24–35

Portlaoise to Ballinamore by bus

1Weekly Buses

5h 23mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.9 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballinamore, IE-LM, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave to Ballinamore East via Athlone TUS and TUS East Campus in around 4h 20m.

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Ballinamore, Ireland

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Things to do in Ballinamore

Lough Scur(Opens in a new window)

Lough Scur is a freshwater lake in south County Leitrim, northwest Ireland. It is part of the Shannon–Erne Waterway. There has been Human settlements here since the New Stone Age. Modern features include quays and moorings. Protected features are Castle John, three Crannogs, and the causeway into Rusheen Island, though "Jail Island" is not protected. The ecology of Lough Scur, and indeed all county Leitrim lakes, is threatened by pollution and invasive species such as curly waterweed, zebra mussel, and freshwater clam.

Arigna Mining Experience(Opens in a new window)

The Arigna Mining Experience is a centre dedicated to the coal mining history of Arigna over a period of 400 years, local geology and coal, as well as new forms of renewable energy. It is Ireland's first museum dedicated to coal mining.

Lough Rynn Castle(Opens in a new window)

Lough Rynn Castle (Irish: Caisleán Loch na Reanna) is a luxury castle hotel on the shores of Lough Rynn in County Leitrim, Ireland situated on the historic grounds of the medieval castle and estate of the Mac Raghnaill family of Muintir Eolais.

Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark(Opens in a new window)

The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark straddles the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It is centred on the Marble Arch Caves and in 2001 it became one of the first Geoparks to be designated in Europe.

Places to stay in Ballinamore

Riversdale Farm B&B(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

22 Drumcoura Lake Resort Holid(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

14 Drumcoura Lake Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Drumcoura Lake Resort, Pet Friendly, Wifi, SKY TV, 4 Bedrooms, 2 reception rooms(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

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