The average train between Castlebar and Portlaoise takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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 5 times a day between Castlebar and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Castlebar to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Castlebar and Portlaoise is 160.9 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Portarlington 5 times a day. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 33m.