Ballymena to Portlaoise Buses

Ballymena to Portlaoise buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballymena and Portlaoise takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballymena to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration: 303 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus 218 / ...
Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726

6h 19m

€20–152

Ballymena to Portlaoise bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ballymena and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymena is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ulster University Belfast and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:30 PM → 1:30 AM
Arrives next day
7h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 4:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 4:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 4:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 4:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
7:30 AM → 1:25 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 4:30 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ballymena to Portlaoise? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a bus from George Street to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 19m.

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