There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Ballyhaunistrain Ic / ...
3h 20m€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ballyhaunisbus 440
3h 51m€34–47Drive 147.1 km
- Drive from Portlaoise to Ballyhauniscar 147.1 km
1h 58m€25–37
Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Ave and arriving at Ballyhaunis via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Ballyhaunis via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballyhaunis is 152 km. The road distance is 147.1 km.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis, including transfers.
Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballyhaunis, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis via Portarlington and Athlone in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ballyhaunis via Athlone Stn in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
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More Questions & Answers
Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis.
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