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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Portlaoise is to fly and train which costs €30 - €150 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Portlaoise is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

How far is it from Leeds to Portlaoise?

The distance between Leeds and Portlaoise is 446 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Portlaoise without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 43m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Leeds to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Portlaoise bus from?

Leeds to Portlaoise bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Leeds to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Leeds to Portlaoise bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Leeds to Portlaoise - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

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

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

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 17m
€54–183
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 20m
€30–143
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Liverpoolcar
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar
9h 8m
€68–602
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows 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 / ...
10h 43m
€88–186
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 726
16h 51m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 50m
€69–227
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 LBA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
7h 24m
€81–188
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EMA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
6h 52m
€83–238

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

26Weekly Services

10h 43mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 446 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Portlaoise. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Leeds to Portlaoise via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 9h 8m.

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