The average train between Athenry and Portlaoise takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Athenry 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 every 3 hours between Athenry and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athenry is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Athenry station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Athenry to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
Athenry to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Athenry and Portlaoise is 100.8 km. The road distance is 135 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.