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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballinrobe to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    4h 15m
    €16–26

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballinrobe South to ATU Galwaybus bus 435
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birrbus bus 844
    3. Take the bus from Birr to Market Sqbus bus 823
    5h 44m
    €23–30

  3. Drive  163.1 km

    1. Drive from Ballinrobe to Portlaoisecar car 163.1 km
    2h 33m
    €29–42

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceanntbus bus 456
    2. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    4h 51m
    €29–41

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Ballinrobe to Galway Ceanntbus bus 456
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    6h 39m
    €41–56

Ballinrobe to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Ballinrobe, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Portarlington 5 times a day. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballinrobe South to Market Sq via ATU Galway and Birr in around 5h 44m.

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