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How to get fromPortlaoise to Holyheadby train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to Holyhead by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    6h 19m
    £27–52

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to 3Arenabus bus 735
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    6h 30m
    £25–48

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    10h 46m
    £141–399

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise Hosp to Red Cow Luasbus bus 726
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    7h 44m
    £29–125

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portlaoise to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 10h 46m.

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