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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    5h 52m
    €33–48

  2. Bus, train via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 18m
    €30–59

  3. Drive 206.6 km

    1. Drive from Ballyshannon to Portlaoisecar car 206.6 km
    2h 55m
    €36–51

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Longfordtrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    6h 2m
    €33–60

  5. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Ballyshannon to Enniskillenbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    7h 18m

Ballyshannon to Portlaoise by bus and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Ballyshannon to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 52m.

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