The average train between Clara and Portlaoise takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train service runs several times per day from Clara 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 3 hours between Clara and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clara is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clara to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Clara station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Clara to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Clara station.
Clara to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Clara and Portlaoise is 40.2 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Clara to Portlaoise via Portarlington in around 1h 25m.