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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Ballinamorebus bus 564
    5h 52m
    €35–52

  2. Drive  141.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Ballinamorecar car 141.5 km
    2h 1m
    €25–36

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Carrick On Shannontrain train Ic
    6h 40m
    €28–40

  4. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamorebus bus 929
    6h 27m

  5. Bus via Maynooth

    1. Take the bus from Market Sq to MU North Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from MU North Campus to Cavan Cathdrlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamorebus bus 929
    6h 55m

Portlaoise to Ballinamore by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballinamore, IE-LM, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ballinamore via Longford Stn and Carrick-on-Shannon in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Ballinamore E via Hazelhatch, Hazelhatch Station, Maynooth Station, Maynooth, Carrick On Shannon, Carrick-on-Snn Stn, and Carrick-on-Shannon in around 6h 40m.

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