There are 4 ways to get from Ballymote to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ballymote to Maynoothtrain Ic
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
4h 5m€24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Ballymote to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
4h 12m€28–39Drive 165.2 km
- Drive from Ballymote to Portlaoisecar 165.2 km
2h 12m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Ballaghaderreen to Longford Stnbus 22
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
5h 44m€37–55
Ballymote to Portlaoise by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballymote to Portlaoise is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ballymote to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballymote to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballymote Centre and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via Ballaghaderreen and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymote to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballymote and arriving at Portlaoise via Hazelhatch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Ballymote and Portlaoise is 244 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballymote to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Ballymote to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Ballymote to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ballaghaderreen station.
Ballymote to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballymote station.
The best way to get from Ballymote to Portlaoise is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Ballymote, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballymote to Portlaoise via Maynooth, Maynooth Station, Hazelhatch Station, and Hazelhatch in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballymote Centre to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Ballaghaderreen and Longford Stn in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ballymote to Maynooth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–21
Train from Hazelhatch to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Ballymote to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Ballaghaderreen to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ballaghaderreen to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Ballymote to Portlaoise bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Longford Stn station.
Ballymote to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Maynooth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballymote to Portlaoise is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Ballymote to Portlaoise.
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