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

The cheapest way to get from Fishguard to Portlaoise is to ferry and train which costs €60 - €130 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fishguard to Portlaoise is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 2m and costs €100 - €140.

How far is it from Fishguard to Portlaoise?

The distance between Fishguard and Portlaoise is 244 km.

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

The best way to get from Fishguard to Portlaoise without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 38m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Fishguard to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 66+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Fishguard to Portlaoise - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
2. Take the bus from Redmond Square to Carlow Bus Station376
8h 38m
€68–136
Ferry, bus via Waterford
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
2. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue73
9h 23m
€64–129
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara StreetIc
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
9h 21m
€65–123
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
2. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
3. Take the train from Waterford to KildareRe
9h 37m
€67–132
Ferry, bus via Bunclody
1. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
2. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclody132
3. Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlow484
4. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Market Square
9h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Fishguard to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoise
8h 2m
€102–136
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
9h 29m
€117–263
Train, train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
10h 40m
€181–360

Fishguard to Portlaoise by ferry and bus

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8h 38mAverage Duration

€68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.9 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Fishguard, Wales and Portlaoise, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Fishguard to Portlaoise. However, you can take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, walk to Redmond Square, take the bus to Carlow Bus Station, then take the bus to Portlaoise JFL Avenue. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Fishguard to Portlaoise via Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 21m.

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