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How to get fromLondon to County Laoisby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from London to County Laois by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from London to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to County Laoiscar car
    11h 51m
    €109–462

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LGW - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 27m
    €55–248

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from N Wall Quay to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 735
    12h 36m
    €144–230

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 9m
    €75–277

  5. Train, ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Carnewbus bus 132
    5. Take the taxi from Carnew to County Laoistaxi taxi
    14h 1m
    €281–433

  6. Fly London City Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LCY - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 17m
    €100–313

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Dublin Airport, train, line 834 bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane STN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Clonenagh National Schoolbus bus
    7h 39m
    €57–231

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

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LTN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    7h 31m
    €59–199

  9. Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LCY - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train
    8h 49m
    €133–465

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train
    8h 6m
    €112–411

  11. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, train, line 834 bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Clonenagh National Schoolbus bus
    8h 34m
    €94–408

London to County Laois by train, ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between London, England and County Laois, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from London to County Laois. However, you can drive to Liverpool, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to County Laois. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Euston to Clonenagh National School via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, N Wall Quay, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 12h 36m.

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