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How to get fromChester to Portlaoiseby car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Portlaoise by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Chester to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar
    5h 56m
    €79–153

  2. Fly from Liverpool, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    4h 59m
    €55–174

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoisetrainIc / ...
    8h 28m
    €85–137

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Shotton to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus726
    11h 2m
    €85–121

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    6h 35m
    €60–163

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    7h 55m
    €60–193

Chester to Portlaoise by bus, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chester, England and Portlaoise, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Portlaoise. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Portlaoise via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 28m.

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