The average train between Arklow and Portlaoise takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow 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 5 times a day between Arklow and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Arklow to Portlaoise? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Arklow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Arklow and Portlaoise is 81.2 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Portlaoise via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 15m.