The average train between Athy and Portlaoise takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 56 min. The train service runs several times per day from Athy 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 4 hours between Athy and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athy is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Athy to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Athy station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Athy to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
Athy to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Athy and Portlaoise is 21.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Athy to Portlaoise via Kildare in around 1h 24m.