There are 4 ways to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 29m€41–60Drive 160.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfincar 160.6 km
2h 16m€27–39Bus, line 7092 bus
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Tullamore to Ballyfinbus 7092
6h 39m€37–56Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Knock-NOC to Ballyfin160.6 km
2h 16m
Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin. However, there are services departing from Ireland W Airport and arriving at Ballyfin via Athlone Stn and Tullamore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Portlaoise via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Knock Airport (NOC) and Ballyfin is 209 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.
The best way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin, including transfers.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ireland W Airport station.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7092 bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Knock Airport (NOC), Ireland and Ballyfin, IE-LS, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ireland W Airport to Ballyfin via Athlone Stn, Tullamore, and Tullamore in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Tullamore to Ballyfin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Knock-NOC to Ballyfin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Knock Airport (NOC) to Ballyfin.
There are 62+ hotels available in Ballyfin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Knock Airport (NOC) and Ballyfin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



