There are 4 ways to get from Louisburgh to Balina by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Westport to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
5h 35m€86–115Drive 201.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Louisburgh to Balinacar 201.2 km
3h 7m€36–51Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Westport to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
9h 20mBus
- Take the bus from Westport to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 73
9h 29m€59–85
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisburgh to Balina is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Louisburgh to Balina is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisburgh to Balina. However, there are services departing from Louisburgh and arriving at Cardtown via Westport, UL Student Ctr and Port Laoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Louisburgh to Balina. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Tullamore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Louisburgh and Balina is 229 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Louisburgh to Balina without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €85 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Louisburgh to Balina, including transfers.
Louisburgh to Balina bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Westport station.
Louisburgh to Balina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Westport station.
The best way to get from Louisburgh to Balina is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Louisburgh, Ireland and Balina, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Westport to Tullamore 5 times a day. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisburgh to Cardtown via Westport, UL East Gate, UL Student Ctr, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and Port Laoise in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Westport to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–21
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Westport to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Westport to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €29–40
Bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
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Booking & Getting There
Louisburgh to Balina bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Louisburgh to Balina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tullamore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisburgh to Balina is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Louisburgh to Balina.
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