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

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

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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
    £64–94

  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 30m
    £43–202

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin HeustontrainIc / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    10h 35m
    £60–89

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to 3Arenabus735
    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 / ...
    10h 53m
    £82–125

  5. Train, ferry

    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
    10h 56m
    £70–97

  6. Train, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeDUB - MAN
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Stationbus
    6h 17m
    £46–137

Portlaoise to Liverpool by train, foot, bus, and car ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage 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, Parkgate Street, Ferry Terminal 2, Dublin Terminal 1, Holyhead, Holyhead, and Chester in around 10h 35m.

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