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

The cheapest way to get from Portlaoise to Sunderland is to train and fly which costs £40 - £160 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portlaoise to Sunderland is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Portlaoise and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Portlaoise to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise JFL Avenue and arriving at Sunderland Interchange via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

How far is it from Portlaoise to Sunderland?

The distance between Portlaoise and Sunderland is 296 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portlaoise to Sunderland without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 59m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Portlaoise to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portlaoise to Sunderland bus from?

Portlaoise to Sunderland bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.

Where does the Portlaoise to Sunderland bus arrive?

Portlaoise to Sunderland bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.

Where can I stay near Sunderland?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Sunderland.

Portlaoise to Sunderland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Portlaoise to Sunderland by train, plane, bus, ferry, busferry, 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 Newcastle
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1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)DUB - NCL
6h 9m
£41–153
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to 3Arena735
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyl
4. Take the train from Rhyl to Newton-le-Willows
5. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durham
14h 59m
£92–219
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Dublin Airport Zone 16726
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street785
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland Interchange
16h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Portlaoise to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Sunderland
8h 54m
£101–149
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
8h 22m
£70–194
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
7h 57m
£56–233
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)DUB - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
8h 18m
£51–233
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
8h 32m
£64–298

Portlaoise to Sunderland by bus, foot, ferry, and train

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14h 59mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Sunderland. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, take the line 782 bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, then take the subway to Sunderland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Sunderland Interchange via 3Arena, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Rhyl, Newton-le-Willows, Durham, and Bus Station Stand D in around 14h 59m.

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