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 €75 - €230 and takes 6h 48m.

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 54m and costs €90 - €270.

How far is it from Exeter to Portlaoise?

The distance between Exeter and Portlaoise is 463 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 and bus which takes 16h 9m and costs €200 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Exeter to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Exeter to Portlaoise - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Portlaoise by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Fly from Exeter, train
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
5h 54m
€91–268
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 48m
€78–222
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
16h 9m
€207–333
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Port
4. Take the train from Cork to PortlaoiseIc / ...
31h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoise
10h 11m
€134–182
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)SOU - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
9h 9m
€109–334
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
8h 36m
€82–366
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
16h 12m
€181–286

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

26Weekly Services

16h 9mAverage Duration

€207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.7 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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 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 Exeter St Davids to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, and Red Cow Luas in around 16h 9m.

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