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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Portlaoise is to fly and train which costs €40 - €160 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Portlaoise is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €55 - €190.

How far is it from Manchester to Portlaoise?

The distance between Manchester and Portlaoise is 374 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Portlaoise without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 13m and costs €130 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Manchester to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 64+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Manchester to Portlaoise - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Portlaoise by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
4h 49m
€56–185
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
5h 9m
€45–154
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 / ...
9h 13m
€130–186
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 Avenuebus 726
10h 32m
€107–144
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portlaoisecar
9h 10m
€142–225
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
7h 5m
€48–164
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
6h 56m
€79–253
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
7h 25m
€60–172

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

26Weekly Services

9h 13mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.1 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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, 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Portlaoise via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 13m.

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