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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Portlaoise is to bus and ferry which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 7m.

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 20m and costs €50 - €290.

How far is it from Cardiff to Portlaoise?

The distance between Cardiff and Portlaoise is 501 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 which takes 11h 18m and costs €130 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cardiff to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Cardiff to Portlaoise - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 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 34m
€75–218
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 20m
€52–287
Train, ferry
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 18m
€139–237
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock 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
15h 7m
€72–111
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
€107–147
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 44m
€80–256
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
8h 44m
€94–233
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
€104–255
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
8h 28m
€100–271
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 38m
€106–373

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

26Weekly Services

11h 18mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Portlaoise.

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Distance: 500.5 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 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, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 18m.

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