The average bus between Portlaoise and Bangor takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Bangor. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Portlaoise and Bangor. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Bangor at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Bangor? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Bangor. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Bangor station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Portlaoise to Bangor bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Bangor bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Grand Central Station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Bangor is 210.2 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Bangor via Eden Quay, Custom Hse Quay, Grand Central Station, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 13m.