There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot by train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
59 min€7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luasbus 726
2h 19m€9–14Drive 78.7 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballyfermotcar 78.7 km
53 min€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Ballyfermottaxi 78.7 km
53 min€110–140
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot is to train which costs €7 - €11 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Ballyfermot Parade via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Cherry Orchard. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballyfermot is 76 km. The road distance is 78.7 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs €7 - €11.
The train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard takes 59 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot is to train which takes 59 min and costs €7 - €11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €15 and takes 2h 19m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballyfermot, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard hourly. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luas hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 45m. J.J.Kavanagh & Sons also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €8–12
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
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
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Booking & Getting There
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Portlaoise to Ballyfermot train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cherry Orchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballyfermot is 79 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Portlaoise to Ballyfermot.
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