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

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There are 9 ways to get from Portlaoise to Newport by car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    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 Newportcar car
    11h 11m
    £76–370

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    6h 48m
    £31–138

  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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    11h 53m
    £105–171

  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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    12h 52m
    £141–321

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

    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
    6h 38m
    £37–205

  6. 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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    8h 11m
    £79–224

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

    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 Newport (S Wales)train train
    8h 2m
    £68–190

  8. Train to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    7h 32m
    £77–201

  9. Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain 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
    4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    9h 1m
    £69–178

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Portlaoise to Newport. 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 Newport. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portlaoise to Newport (S Wales) via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 11h 53m.

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