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

The cheapest way to get from London to Portlaoise is to fly and train which costs €60 - €200 and takes 6h 1m.

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 24m and costs €75 - €220.

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 11m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from London to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 64+ 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)plane LHR - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 24m
€79–214
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LTN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 47m
€53–192
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
10h 11m
€135–272
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dunkerque Portbus
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 73
37h 3m
€223–519
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portlaoisecar
12h 24m
€188–279
Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 39m
€95–246
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 42m
€55–212
Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane STN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
6h 1m
€61–193
Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
7h 35m
€94–361
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain
7h 7m
€97–261

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

26Weekly Services

10h 11mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.3 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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, 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 London Euston to Portlaoise via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 10h 11m.

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