The average train between Balbriggan and Portlaoise takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Balbriggan 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 hourly between Balbriggan and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Balbriggan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Portlaoise is 97.9 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 17m.