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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Claremorristrain train 804 / ...
    4h 32m
    €17–26

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Sq to Birrbus bus 823
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Eyre Squarebus bus 844
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Ballinrobe Southbus bus 435
    6h 10m
    €23–28

  3. Drive  163.8 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Ballinrobecar car 163.8 km
    2h 34m
    €29–42

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballinrobebus bus 456
    5h 6m
    €29–42

  5. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ballinrobebus bus 456
    6h 10m
    €35–50

Portlaoise to Ballinrobe by train and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballinrobe, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Claremorris twice daily. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Sq to Ballinrobe South via Birr and Eyre Square in around 6h 10m.

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