The average train between Castlerea and Portlaoise takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlerea 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 Castlerea and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlerea is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castlerea to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Castlerea station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Castlerea to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Castlerea and Portlaoise is 113.3 km. The road distance is 133 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlerea to Portarlington 5 times a day. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 43m.