There are 3 ways to get from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis by train, bus, or car
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Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Ballyhaunis is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €26 - €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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
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 2h 54m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 2h 54m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Ballyhaunis, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Ballyhaunis twice daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ballyhaunis via Athlone Stn in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Ballyhaunis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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Booking & Getting There
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 Ballyhaunis 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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