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How to get fromBallinamore to Portlaoiseby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ballinamore to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Drumcondratrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Cherry Orchard to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    4h 40m
    €66–86

  2. Bus via Athlone

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leitrim to TUS North Gatebus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Athlone TUS to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Avebus bus 10062 / ...
    5h 20m
    €24–35

  3. Drive 141.7 km

    1. Drive from Ballinamore to Portlaoisecar car 141.7 km
    2h 1m
    €24–35

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballinamore to Carrick-on-Shannonbus bus 564
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    5h 52m
    €35–53

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Ballinamore to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 929
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    5h 55m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballinamore to Carrick-on-Shannonbus bus 564
    2. Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Maynoothtrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    6h 25m
    €25–39

Ballinamore to Portlaoise by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Ballinamore, IE-LM, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Ballinamore to Portlaoise via Carrick On Shannon, Drumcondra, and Cherry Orchard in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinamore E to Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave via Leitrim, TUS North Gate, and Athlone TUS in around 5h 20m.

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