There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff 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- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Virginia30 / ...
4h 30m€24–42Drive 113.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff113.5 km
1h 47m€20–28Train, bus via Blanchardstown
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the bus from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre to Virginia109X / ...
4h 49m€26–41Train, bus via Kells
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells109 / ...
5h 14m€23–35Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport to Virginia30
5h 25m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Market Square to Maynooth University North CampusUm14
- Take the bus from Maynooth University North Campus to VirginiaUm05
5h 46m
Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Ballyjamesduff via Dublin Airport and Virginia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballyjamesduff is 192 km. The road distance is 113.5 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €24 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Portlaoise to Ballyjamesduff.
There are 85+ hotels available in Ballyjamesduff.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballyjamesduff, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Ballyjamesduff via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport, and Virginia in around 5h 25m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Dublin Airport to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Market Square to Maynooth University North Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Maynooth University North Campus to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
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