There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Belmullet by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlebartrain Re
- Take the bus from Castlebar Station to Béal an Mhuirtheadbus 460b
6h 5mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Longford Stationbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Station to Ballina Bus Stationbus 22
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Station to Béal an Mhuirtheadbus 446
7h 12m€32–55Drive 261.1 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Belmulletcar 261.1 km
3h 26m€44–64Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birrbus 823
- Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus 844
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Béal an Mhuirtheadbus
7h 58m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Belmullet is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Belmullet is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Belmullet. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Béal an Mhuirthead via Longford Station and Ballina Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Belmullet is 281 km. The road distance is 261.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Belmullet without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Portlaoise to Belmullet, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Belmullet bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Portlaoise to Belmullet bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Belmullet is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Portlaoise to Belmullet.
There are 58+ hotels available in Belmullet.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Belmullet, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Béal an Mhuirthead via Longford Station and Ballina Bus Station in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- 094 9005150
- mail@locallinkmayo.ie
- Website
- locallinkmayo.ie
Bus from Castlebar Station to Béal an Mhuirthead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkmayo.ie/
- 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 Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballina Bus Station to Béal an Mhuirthead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Longford Station to Ballina Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +353 97 83544
- info@barrettcoaches.com
- Website
- barrettcoaches.com
Bus from ATU Galway to Béal an Mhuirthead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.barrettcoaches.com/
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