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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Portlaoise is to bus and fly and train which costs €50 - €160 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Portlaoise is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs €50 - €160.

How far is it from Newport to Portlaoise?

The distance between Newport and Portlaoise is 481 km.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Portlaoise without a car is to train and ferry via Dublin which takes 11h 18m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Newport to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Newport to Portlaoise - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Newport to Portlaoise by bus, plane, train, ferry, 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.

Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h 18m
€54–159
Train, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
11h 18m
€96–244
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Portlaoise JFL Avenue73
13h 19m
€115–231
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Newport to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoise
8h 35m
€110–145
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
6h 49m
€57–337
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
7h 23m
€76–295
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
9h 2m
€74–193
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoise
8h 4m
€87–246
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to PortlaoiseIc / ...
12h 26m
€76–204
Train, ferry, bus via Kildare
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to KildareRe
13h 37m
€118–234

Newport to Portlaoise by train, ferry, and bus

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13h 19mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 481.3 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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 Airport Bus Station, 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, Ringsend Road, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 11h 18m.

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