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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Bristol is to train and fly which costs £30 - £140 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Bristol is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs £30 - £140.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Bristol?

The distance between Portlaoise and Bristol is 273 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Bristol without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 51m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Portlaoise to Bristol, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 1499+ hotels available in Bristol.

Portlaoise to Bristol - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Portlaoise to Bristol by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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 Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
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1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
5h 27m
£30–133
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Bristolcar
11h 16m
£81–559
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 207 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
12h 51m
£108–219
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Waterford Bus Stationbus 73
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dockferry
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Bristol Parkwaytrain
15h 11m
£102–279
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ORK - BRS
6h 13m
£69–207
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
7h 41m
£62–141
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 18m
£75–187
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
7h 27m
£51–244
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry 0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
15h 16m
£88–188

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

26Weekly Services

12h 51mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Bristol.

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Distance: 271.3 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Bristol. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Bedminster Parade. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portlaoise to Bristol via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 16m.

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