There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain Re / ...
5h€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stnbus 22
5h 9m€39–57Drive 202 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station)car 202 km
2h 31m€34–49Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Market Sq to Birrbus 823
- Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus 844
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
7h 22m€29–39
Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station). However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Ballina Bus Stn via Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station). However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Ballina via Portarlington, Athlone and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballina (Station) is 220 km. The road distance is 202 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station), including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) is to train which takes 5h and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballina (Station), 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 (Station) via Longford Stn and Ballina Bus Stn in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Manulla Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
Bus from Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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 Longford Stn to Ballina Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Market Sq to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballina (Station) is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Portlaoise to Ballina (Station).
There are 138+ hotels available in Ballina (Station).