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Balbriggan to Portlaoise trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Balbriggan and Portlaoise takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 41m
Duration
120 km
Distance
€17
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Balbriggan to Tara Streettrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
2h 30m
€13–20

Balbriggan to Portlaoise train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Balbriggan and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:07 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 Tara Street and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 29m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)9h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balbriggan 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.

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  • Distance: 119.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Balbriggan to Portlaoise via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 30m.

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