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How to get fromLiverpool to Portlaoiseby plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Liverpool, train

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    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    4h 33m
    €40–164

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Portlaoisecar car
    7h 49m
    €48–372

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
    9h 7m
    €77–149

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rhyltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rhyl to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    10h 29m
    €111–265

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    5h 38m
    €50–188

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Portlaoise. However, you can take the train to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Liverpool to Portlaoise via Isle of Man Douglas and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 7h 49m.

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