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

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

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  1. Fly from Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    4h 14m
    €53–214

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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 20m
    €52–154

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl 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
    €113–187

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl 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 Avenuebus bus 726
    10h 15m
    €90–145

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Portlaoisecar car
    9h 13m
    €140–208

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Portlaoise. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) 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 train from Liverpool Lime Street to Portlaoise via Rhyl, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h.

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