The average train between Ardrahan and Portlaoise takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrahan to Portlaoise. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Ardrahan and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrahan is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Athenry and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ardrahan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ardrahan station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Ardrahan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
Ardrahan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Ardrahan and Portlaoise is 101.5 km. The road distance is 154 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athenry to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 28m.