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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Portlaoise by train, plane, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    5h 5m
    €56–188

  2. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    5h 31m
    €50–148

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoisetrainIc / ...
    9h 56m
    €102–170

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar
    6h 35m
    €89–168

  5. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    6h 56m
    €54–176

  6. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus726
    11h 3m
    €87–144

Manchester to Portlaoise by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester 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 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Portlaoise via Chester, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 56m.

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