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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portlaoise to Liverpool by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly to Liverpool

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    4h 45m
    £34–135

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 207 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 24m
    £55–116

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to 3Arenabus bus 735
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    10h 40m
    £63–127

  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 Liverpoolcar car
    9h 33m
    £92–174

  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 Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 33m
    £44–151

  6. 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 Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 30m
    £69–197

  7. Train, ferry via Rhyl

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 207 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    10h 20m
    £56–119

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest 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 take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to The Point, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, then take the line 500 bus to Gower Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Liverpool Lime Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 24m.

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