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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Portlaoise is to bus and fly and train which costs €50 - €140 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Portlaoise is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €220.

How far is it from Liverpool to Portlaoise?

The distance between Liverpool and Portlaoise is 352 km.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Portlaoise without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 32m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Liverpool to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Liverpool to Portlaoise - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Portlaoise by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Liverpool to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoise
6h 13m
€82–157
Fly from Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
4h 34m
€51–212
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
9h 32m
€94–155
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h
€52–139

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

26Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.4 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Portlaoise. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Portlaoise via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 32m.

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