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

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

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    6h 29m
    £36–151

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Liverpool to Newportcar car
    11h 11m
    £76–375

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    11h 52m
    £105–171

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Red Cow Luasbus bus 726
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    12h 52m
    £141–321

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    7h 3m
    £36–205

  6. Train to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    7h 22m
    £82–224

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    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 Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Newport (S Wales)train train
    8h 7m
    £79–224

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newport (S Wales)train train
    7h 56m
    £68–185

  9. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    8h 47m
    £74–191

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Newport, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Newport. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Newport (S Wales). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portlaoise to Newport via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 11m.

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