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How to get fromPortlaoise to Liverpoolby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Liverpool by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Liverpoolcar
    6h 19m
    £63–94

  2. Train, fly to Liverpool

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    4h 31m
    £44–144

  3. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    9h 46m
    £60–95

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Red Cow Luasbus726
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    11h 38m
    £75–126

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    9h 48m
    £80–130

  6. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    6h 58m
    £47–145

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Liverpool. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then drive to Liverpool. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Liverpool Lime Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 46m.

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