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

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There are 9 ways to get from Leeds to Portlaoise by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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)planeLBA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    5h 55m
    €46–137
  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoisetrainIc / ...
    11h 6m
    €105–212
  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus726
    12h 17m
    €100–183
  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Leeds to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar
    7h 12m
    €99–181
  5. 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)planeLPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    6h 14m
    €68–272
  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    6h 38m
    €64–179
  7. 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)planeEMA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    7h 8m
    €73–242
  8. 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)planeLBA - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    7h 59m
    €90–235
  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeMAN - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    8h 43m
    €80–214

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€105Cheapest 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 11h 6m.

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