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

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Portlaoise by car ferry, car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar car
    7h 49m
    €48–372

  2. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airportbus bus
    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 16m
    €38–166

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestatyntrain train
    2. Take the train from Prestatyn 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 / ...
    9h 21m
    €83–138

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestatyntrain train
    2. Take the train from Prestatyn to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    10h 31m
    €127–309

  5. Fly from Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    4h 42m
    €39–173

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Portlaoise. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, 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 Prestatyn, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 21m.

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