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

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There are 11 ways to get from Portlaoise to Bristol by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    5h 33m
    £32–131

  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 Bristolcar car
    11h 16m
    £81–376

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    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
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    12h 49m
    £119–191

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Redmond Squarebus bus 376
    2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    13h 38m
    £111–173

  5. Train to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    6h 34m
    £79–215

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

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 6m
    £50–224

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

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 5m
    £73–184

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

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain 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
    7h 56m
    £71–183

  9. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 15m
    £94–260

  10. Bus, ferry, train via Waterford

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    14h 29m
    £111–171

  11. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Rosslare Europortbus bus 370
    3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    15h 14m
    £106–165

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Bristol. However, you can take the train to Cherry Orchard, walk to Park West Station, take the bus to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, then take the bus to Cabot Circus. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portlaoise to Bristol via Dublin Terminal 1, Isle of Man Douglas, and Liverpool in around 11h 16m.

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