There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballymote by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Longford Stationbus 73
- Take the train from Longford to Ballymotetrain Re / ...
4h 24m€19–28Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain 200 / ...
- Take the train from Maynooth to Ballymotetrain Re / ...
4h 46m€25–33Drive 165.3 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballymotecar 165.3 km
2h 12m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Longford Stationbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Station to Ballaghaderreenbus 22
5h 45m€20–37
Portlaoise to Ballymote by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymote is to bus and train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymote is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballymote. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Ballymote Centre via Longford Station and Ballaghaderreen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballymote is 185 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymote without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Portlaoise to Ballymote, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ballymote bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballymote is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 45m.
Portlaoise to Ballymote bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballymote is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Portlaoise to Ballymote.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballymote, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ballymote via Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, and Maynooth in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Ballymote Centre via Longford Station and Ballaghaderreen in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Longford to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatch
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Maynooth to Ballymote
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–21
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Longford Station to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Longford Station to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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