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How to get fromLeeds to Portlaoiseby plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    5h 41m
    €43–138
  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    10h 43m
    €106–228
  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Leeds to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Portlaoisecar car
    9h 24m
    €136–203
  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    5h 49m
    €69–273
  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    6h 18m
    €63–179
  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 10m
    €63–229
  7. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 52m
    €85–240
  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    8h 29m
    €83–228
  9. Train, ferry via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    11h 2m
    €129–220

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Portlaoise. However, you can take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, 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 Leeds to Portlaoise via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 43m.

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