Bus from Portlaoise to Tullamore
3 direct routes · 35–72 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 21:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tullamore as of 06:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portlaoise, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 830 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~35 min | 7 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:15 | 21:55 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Tullamore | — |
| 829 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~72 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 16:18 | Portlaoise Hosp | Tullamore Hospl | Portarlington |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~42 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 12:16 | 18:11 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Tullamore | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portlaoise on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 830 bus, 829 bus or 73 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portlaoise to Tullamore?
3 routes run directly from Portlaoise to Tullamore: the 830 (Slieve Bloom Coach Tours), the 829 (Slieve Bloom Coach Tours), the 73 (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 830, 7 times each weekday — board at Portlaoise JFL Ave and get off at Tullamore, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Tullamore?
Between 35 minutes on the 830 and 72 on the 829, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Tullamore?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 21:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portlaoise to Tullamore?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.