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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Cardiff is to train and fly which costs £50 - £170 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs £50 - £260.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Cardiff?

The distance between Portlaoise and Cardiff is 313 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Cardiff without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 12m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Portlaoise to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Portlaoise to Cardiff 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 Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 41m
£53–165
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Central
6h 15m
£51–256
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 12m
£95–178
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Red Cow Luas726
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
13h 29m
£117–215
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Cardiff
8h 52m
£86–129
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
8h 13m
£92–322
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cork
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 36m
£75–192
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 12m
£70–221
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 11m
£67–175

Portlaoise to Cardiff by bus, foot, ferry, and train

26Weekly Services

13h 29mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Cardiff Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston Station, Sean Moore Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 13h 12m.

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