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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Portlaoise is to train and fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Portlaoise is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €70 - €280.

How far is it from Exeter to Portlaoise?

The distance between Exeter and Portlaoise is 462 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Portlaoise without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 29m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Exeter to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 23+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Exeter to Portlaoise - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Portlaoise by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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.

Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 49m
€72–279
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 / ...
14h 29m
€177–342
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 73
17h 54m
€147–314
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry
4. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
31h 28m
€148–645
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
6h 43m
€74–220
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
8h 54m
€104–235
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
8h 59m
€128–356

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

26Weekly Services

14h 29mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Portlaoise.

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Distance: 461.8 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Portlaoise. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, 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 Exeter St Davids to Portlaoise via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 29m.

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