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

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

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    4h 11m
    €36–152

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar car
    8h 34m
    €57–385

  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 / ...
    8h 58m
    €75–148

  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 Avenuebus bus 726
    10h 32m
    €84–222

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
    4h 50m
    €49–182

  6. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, 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 7m
    €48–167

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest 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 Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 vehicle from Manchester to Portlaoise via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 8h 34m.

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