The average train between Carlow and Portlaoise takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow 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 Carlow and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Carlow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Carlow and Portlaoise is 33 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Portlaoise via Kildare in around 1h 35m.