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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portlaoise is to train and fly which costs €70 - €210 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Portlaoise is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs €55 - €290.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portlaoise?

The distance between Cardiff and Portlaoise is 502 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Portlaoise without a car is to train and ferry via Dublin which takes 11h 34m and costs €150 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Cardiff to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Cardiff to Portlaoise - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Portlaoise by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h 39m
€71–202
Fly Cardiff Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h 19m
€58–289
Train, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
11h 34m
€156–238
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue73
13h 3m
€82–203
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoise
8h 42m
€111–148
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
7h 42m
€86–269
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
9h 14m
€86–215
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoise
8h 13m
€99–227
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
8h 35m
€107–347
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
12h 42m
€131–193
Train, ferry, bus via Kildare
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to KildareRe
13h 25m
€85–206

Cardiff to Portlaoise by train, ferry, and bus

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13h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Portlaoise, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Portlaoise. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Portlaoise via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 34m.

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