What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Portlaoise?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Portlaoise is to fly and train which costs €40 - €210 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Portlaoise?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Portlaoise is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €40 - €210.

How far is it from Brussels to Portlaoise?

The distance between Brussels and Portlaoise is 892 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Portlaoise without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Portlaoise without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 10m and costs €220 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Portlaoise?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Brussels to Portlaoise, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Portlaoise?

Portlaoise is 1h behind Brussels. It is currently 11:04 PM in Brussels and 10:04 PM in Portlaoise.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Brussels to Portlaoise - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Portlaoise by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Brussels Airport, train
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1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRU - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 55m
€41–210
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
13h 10m
€229–417
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brussels to Dunkirkcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Portlaoisecar
27h 34m
€83–524
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CRL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
6h 35m
€60–247
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane AMS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
7h 28m
€64–254

Brussels to Portlaoise by train, foot, ferry, and tram

26Weekly Services

13h 10mAverage Duration

€229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 891.6 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Portlaoise, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Brussels to Portlaoise. However, you can take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Portlaoise via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h 10m.

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