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

The cheapest way to get from London to Portlaoise is to train and fly which costs €55 - €200 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Portlaoise is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs €85 - €230.

How far is it from London to Portlaoise?

The distance between London and Portlaoise is 568 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Portlaoise without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 15m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from London to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

London to Portlaoise - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from London to Portlaoise by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LHR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
5h 46m
€89–222
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LTN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h 7m
€59–191
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
10h 15m
€140–222
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Port
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue73
37h 3m
€217–512
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoise
9h 19m
€133–177
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LCY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
5h 59m
€100–276
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LGW - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h 2m
€61–221
Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)STN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h 16m
€66–193
Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LCY - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
7h 48m
€145–359
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoise
7h 14m
€102–260

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

26Weekly Services

10h 15mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from London to Portlaoise.

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Distance: 568.4 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Portlaoise. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 London Euston to Portlaoise via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 15m.

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