🚌 Bus from Portlaoise to Tullamore
3 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 830 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~55 min | 6 | 06:55 | 21:45 | Kilminchy |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~42 min | 2 | 12:16 | 18:11 | Portlaoise JFL Ave |
| 829 | Slieve Bloom Coach Tours | ~75 min | 1 | 07:30 | 07:30 | Portlaoise Stn |
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.
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 73 (Bus Éireann), the 829 (Slieve Bloom Coach Tours).
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Tullamore?
Around 55 minutes on the 830, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Tullamore?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 830) leaves around 06:55 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetable 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.