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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Manchester is to train and fly which costs £30 - £130 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs £40 - £160.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Manchester?

The distance between Portlaoise and Manchester is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Manchester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 4m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Portlaoise to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3598+ hotels available in Manchester.

Portlaoise to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Portlaoise to Manchester by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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
best
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 18m
£43–154
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
5h 20m
£31–123
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 207 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
10h 4m
£61–132
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to 3Arenabus 735
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 29m
£68–167
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Manchestercar
9h 16m
£99–179
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 41m
£43–159
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
6h 5m
£38–184
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 38m
£58–180
Train, train to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
3. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
6h 40m
£39–169

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

26Weekly Services

10h 4mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Manchester.

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Distance: 230.7 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Manchester. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, 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, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Manchester Oxford Road via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 10h 4m.

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