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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Holyhead is to train and ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Holyhead is to train and ferry which takes 6h 17m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Holyhead?

The distance between Portlaoise and Holyhead is 120 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Holyhead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 17m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Portlaoise to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 915+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Portlaoise to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Holyhead by train, ferry, car, car 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 17m
£43–57
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
10h 54m
£142–219
Train, ferry via Holyhead Ferry
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 200 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
6h 22m
£63–92
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to 3Arenabus 735
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 29m
£44–57
Bus, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise Hospital to Red Cow Luasbus 726
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
7h 48m
£66–97

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

21Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Holyhead.

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Distance: 119.4 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portlaoise to Holyhead via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 10h 54m.

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