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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Portlaoise is to bus and fly and train which costs €55 - €270 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Portlaoise is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 32m and costs €55 - €270.

How far is it from Penzance to Portlaoise?

The distance between Penzance and Portlaoise is 501 km.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Portlaoise without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Bristol which takes 27h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Penzance to Portlaoise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Portlaoise bus from?

Penzance to Portlaoise bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where does the Penzance to Portlaoise bus arrive?

Penzance to Portlaoise bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portlaoise?

There are 67+ hotels available in Portlaoise.

Penzance to Portlaoise - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Portlaoise?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 41m.

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

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Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, train
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1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NQY - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
7h 32m
€55–267
Bus, bus and ferry via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
6. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
27h 41m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Port
4. Take the train from Cork to PortlaoiseIc / ...
32h 17m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Penzance to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoise
12h 10m
€165–224
Train to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
9h 18m
€91–334
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise
10h 19m
€81–301
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Portlaoise JFL Avenue726
30h 8m

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 500.7 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Portlaoise. However, you can take the bus to Newquay Bus Station, take the line 56 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) 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 bus from Albert Pier Road to Portlaoise JFL Avenue via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glengall Street, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 27h 41m.

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