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

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

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  1. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    6h 15m
    €60–176

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoisetrainIc / ...
    11h 4m
    €99–248

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Newport to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar
    8h 36m
    €105–146

  4. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    6h 45m
    €60–297

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

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBHX - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    7h 28m
    €76–295

  6. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain
    9h 5m
    €81–191

  7. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain
    7h 54m
    €89–213

  8. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 59m
    €76–206

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Portlaoise, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Newport to Portlaoise. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 Newport (S Wales) to Portlaoise via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 4m.

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