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

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There are 9 ways to get from Coventry to Portlaoise by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    5h 36m
    €53–162
  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoisetrainIc / ...
    10h 42m
    €157–315
  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International 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
    13h 57m
    €114–148
  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Coventry to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar
    7h 44m
    €103–188
  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    6h 47m
    €74–239
  6. Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBHX - BFS
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    8h 6m
    €77–205
  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeBHX - BHD
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    8h 2m
    €80–253
  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Coventry to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLTN - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    7h 21m
    €74–281
  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    7h 55m
    €96–256

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

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Coventry to Portlaoise. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Coventry to Portlaoise via Rugby, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 42m.

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