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There are 4 ways to get from Ballymena to Portlaoise by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    5h 23m
    €34–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Ulster University Belfastbus bus 218 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    6h 19m
    €20–152

  3. Drive  266.5 km

    1. Drive from Ballymena to Portlaoisecar car 266.5 km
    3h 18m
    €49–71

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from George's Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    6h 43m
    €38–164

Ballymena to Portlaoise by train and tram

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ballymena to Portlaoise via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Portlaoise JFL Ave via Ulster University Belfast, Donegall Square East, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 19m.

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