There are 5 ways to get from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise 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 Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
1h 49m€11–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 735
2h 58m€10–13Drive 85.7 km
- Drive from Ballsbridge to Portlaoisecar 85.7 km
1h€16–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballsbridge to Portlaoisetaxi 85.7 km
1h€120–160Line 126 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ladytownbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
3h 17m€11–14
Ballsbridge to Portlaoise by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise is to bus which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise is to drive which takes 1h and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from American Embassy and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Ave via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Lansdowne Road and arriving at Portlaoise via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Ballsbridge and Portlaoise is 87 km. The road distance is 85.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise, including transfers.
Ballsbridge to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from George's Quay station.
Ballsbridge to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €10 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Ballsbridge, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Heuston Station to Ladytown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Ladytown to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
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Booking & Getting There
Ballsbridge to Portlaoise bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Ballsbridge to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballsbridge to Portlaoise is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Ballsbridge to Portlaoise.
There are 68+ hotels available in Portlaoise.