There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain 200 / ...
1h€7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Red Cow Luasbus 726
2h 18m€13–17Drive 79.2 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballyfermotcar 79.2 km
52 min€14–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Ballyfermottaxi 79.2 km
52 min€110–140
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot is to train which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Ballyfermot Parade via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cherry Orchard. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballyfermot is 76 km. The road distance is 79.2 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs €7 - €11.
The train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot is to train which takes 1h and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballyfermot, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard hourly. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Red Cow Luas hourly. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballyfermot is 79 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot.
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