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 €45 - €140 and takes 5h 32m.

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 5h 9m 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 49m and costs €90 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Manchester to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 68+ 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 Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
5h 9m
€57–188
Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)MAN - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
5h 32m
€50–138
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
9h 49m
€94–173
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
10h 13m
€90–144
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoise
6h 36m
€89–167
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LBA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h 50m
€54–166
Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
7h 37m
€67–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
7h 15m
€72–247

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

26Weekly Services

9h 49mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 49m.

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