The average train between Athlone and Portlaoise takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone 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 Athlone and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Athlone to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Athlone and Portlaoise is 60.6 km. The road distance is 77 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Portarlington hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 58 min.