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How to get fromPortlaoise to Carlisleby train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Portlaoise to Carlisle by train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 200 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    11h 37m
    £92–207

  2. Train, fly to Newcastle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 28m
    £45–151

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train
    14h 20m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Belfastcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar car
    7h 19m
    £91–137

  5. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    6h 59m
    £52–209

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus bus 726
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    14h 32m

  7. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    6h 49m
    £58–200

  8. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 51m
    £47–199

  9. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 29m
    £61–199

  10. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisletrain train
    9h 59m
    £53–209

  11. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Carlisletrain train
    9h 31m
    £61–194

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Carlisle. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Carlisle via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, and Auchinleck in around 14h 20m.

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