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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portlaoise to Liverpool by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Liverpool

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Drumcondratrain train
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    4h 34m
    £37–135

  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
    7h 54m
    £41–316

  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 Chestertrain train
    9h 31m
    £65–134

  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 Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    11h 19m
    £92–232

  5. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Hazelhatchtrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 28m
    £49–165

  6. Train, ferry via Rhyl

    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 Rhyltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rhyl to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    10h 19m
    £66–132

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Liverpool. However, you can take the train to Hazelhatch, take the train to Drumcondra, walk to Drumcondra Stn, take the line 700 bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, then take the line 500 bus to Gower Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portlaoise to Liverpool via Dublin Terminal 1 and Isle of Man Douglas in around 7h 54m.

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