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How to get fromPortlaoise to Hay-on-Wyeby car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Portlaoise to Hay-on-Wye by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    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 Hay-on-Wyecar car
    10h 33m
    £69–360

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

    cheapest
    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 Herefordtrain train
    9h 49m
    £44–165

  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 Herefordtrain train
    13h 1m
    £90–146

  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 Herefordtrain train
    14h 6m
    £126–296

  5. 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 Herefordtrain train
    9h 18m
    £67–199

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

    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
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    9h 46m
    £50–174

  7. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train, bus

    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 Herefordtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hay Castlebus bus
    10h 17m

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

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Herefordtrain train
    10h 32m
    £59–186

  9. 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
    4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain train
    10h 39m
    £96–247

Portlaoise to Hay-on-Wye by train, tram, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Hay-on-Wye, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Hay-on-Wye. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Hay-on-Wye. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Hay Castle via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Hereford, and Country Bus Station in around 13h 1m.

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