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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Portlaoise by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar car
    8h 34m
    €58–387

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    5h 38m
    €37–161

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    9h 19m
    €89–143

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    10h 32m
    €133–314

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    5h 11m
    €47–189

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 45m
    €70–175

  7. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 41m
    €50–172

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Portlaoise. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive 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 19m.

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