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How to get fromBallon to Portlaoiseby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballon to Carlowbus bus 484
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus Iw08
    2h 37m
    €17–24

  2. Drive 55.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballon to Portlaoisecar car 55.2 km
    47 min
    €10–14

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballon to Carlowbus bus 484
    2. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 2m
    €12–19

  4. Line 482 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballon to Bagenalstownbus bus 482
    2. Take the train from Muine Bheag to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 13m
    €13–19

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ballon to Portlaoisetaxi taxi 55.2 km
    47 min
    €80–95

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 86.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Ballon to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Carlow and Carlow Bus Stn in around 2h 37m.

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