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How to get fromPortlaoise to Manchesterby train, plane, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Portlaoise to Manchester by train, plane, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    4h 16m
    £37–120

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 200 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    10h 13m
    £73–127

  3. 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 Manchestercar car
    9h 16m
    £116–177

  4. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 15m
    £43–154

  5. Train, ferry via Manchester Piccadilly

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 200 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    10h 13m
    £98–157

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, 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, and Holyhead in around 10h 13m.

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