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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Chorley is to train and fly which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Chorley is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs £45 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Chorley?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Goring Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 49m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Chorley?

The distance between Portlaoise and Chorley is 255 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Chorley without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 21m and costs £65 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Portlaoise to Chorley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Chorley bus from?

Portlaoise to Chorley bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where does the Portlaoise to Chorley bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Chorley bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Where can I stay near Chorley?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Chorley.

Portlaoise to Chorley - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Portlaoise to Chorley by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

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 Liverpool, train
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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 Manchester Oxford Road
5h 53m
£48–231
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to 3Arena735
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood street1 / ...
14h 21m
£65–95
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Waterford Bus Station73
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Manchester Piccadilly
17h 32m
£165–269
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 Chorley
6h 53m
£71–104
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorley
6h 7m
£50–152
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Road
8h 16m
£60–198
Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorley
7h 34m
£54–248
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
16h 49m

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

35Weekly Services

14h 21mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.2 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Chorley. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Manchester Oxford Road, then take the train to Chorley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Chapel Street via 3Arena, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Chester, Railway Station, Hood street, Queen Square Bus Station, and Concourse in around 14h 21m.

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