There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballincollig by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
3h 19m€35–49Drive 174.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballincolligcar 174.6 km
1h 53m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 35m€32–44
Portlaoise to Ballincollig by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballincollig is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballincollig is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Father Sexton Pk via Henry Street and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cork via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballincollig is 193 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballincollig without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Portlaoise to Ballincollig, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ballincollig bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballincollig is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cork hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Father Sexton Pk via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Henry Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Ballincollig bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Portlaoise to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballincollig is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Portlaoise to Ballincollig.
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