There are 4 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballinasloe to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
1h 42m€10–15Line 548 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Athlone Stnbus 548
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
3h 12m€18–25Drive 78.6 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Portlaoisecar 78.6 km
1h 15m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballinasloe to Portlaoisetaxi 78.6 km
1h 15m€110–140
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise is to train which costs €10 - €16 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Portlaoise is 100 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €10 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €10 - €16. Alternatively, you can line 548 bus and bus, which costs €18 - €25 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballinasloe to Portarlington hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Athlone Stn in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballinasloe to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Ballinasloe to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Kenny Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4444
Mighty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4222
- Website
- mightycabs.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Ballinasloe to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Portlaoise is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Ballinasloe to Portlaoise.
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