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How to get fromPortlaoise to Ballinaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballina by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    5h
    €23–34

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 22
    5h 7m
    €39–57

  3. Drive 203.2 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Ballinacar car 203.2 km
    2h 33m
    €35–50

  4. Bus via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Market Sq to Birrbus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus bus 844
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    7h 10m
    €29–39

Portlaoise to Ballina by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.7 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ballina via Portarlington, Athlone, and Manulla Junction in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ballina Bus Stn via Longford Stn in around 5h 7m.

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