There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballon by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 376 bus
best- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stnbus Iw08
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballonbus 376
2h€28–37Drive 54.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Portlaoise to Balloncar 54.7 km
46 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Ballontaxi 54.7 km
46 min€75–95Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stnbus Iw08
- Take the bus from Carlow to Ballonbus 484
2h 8m€18–24
Portlaoise to Ballon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballon is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballon is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballon. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Ballon via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballon is 56 km. The road distance is 54.7 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballon without a car is to bus and line 376 bus which takes 2h and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Portlaoise to Ballon, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ballon bus services, operated by Martley's, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Ballon bus services, operated by Martley's, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballon is 55 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Portlaoise to Ballon.
There are 127+ hotels available in Ballon.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballon, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ballon via Carlow Bus Stn in around 2h.
- Phone
- +353 57 862 0888
- [email protected]
- Website
- martleys.com
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://martleys.com/
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://martleys.com/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballon
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.wexfordbus.com/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Carlow to Ballon
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, Getting to Rome from the airport, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.