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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Longford Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the train from Longford to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballyshannonbus bus 64
    6h 6m
    €33–60

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Maynooth to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ballyshannonbus bus 64
    6h 29m
    €29–55

  3. Drive 207.1 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Ballyshannoncar car 207.1 km
    2h 56m
    €36–51

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Ballyshannonbus bus 30
    6h 12m
    €33–49

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Eden Quaybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Ballyshannonbus bus 30
    6h 24m
    €32–45

Portlaoise to Ballyshannon by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Ballyshannon via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 12m.

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