The average train between Ballymote and Portlaoise takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballymote 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 Ballymote and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballymote is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Drumcondra and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ballymote 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.
No, there is no direct train from Ballymote to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ballymote station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Drumcondra station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Ballymote to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballymote station.
Ballymote to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Ballymote and Portlaoise is 142.1 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Ballymote to Portlaoise via Drumcondra and Adamstown in around 4h 47m.