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 - £140 and takes 5h 18m.

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 15m and costs £40 - £170.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Manchester?

The distance between Portlaoise and Manchester is 268 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 5m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Portlaoise to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3643+ hotels available in Manchester.

Portlaoise to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dublin Terminal 1car
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Drive from Liverpool to Manchestercar
8h 38m
£49–512
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 18m
£31–138
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 5m
£62–132
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to 3Arenabus 735
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 21m
£63–132
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
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 15m
£41–165
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 207 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
10h 13m
£68–192
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
£41–159
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 3m
£39–173
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 New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 24m
£60–182

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

26Weekly Services

10h 5mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Manchester.

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Distance: 266 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Manchester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Manchester. 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 5m.

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