The average train between Cobh and Portlaoise takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh 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 Cobh and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Cobh to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cobh station.
Cobh to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Cobh and Portlaoise is 147.9 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Cobh to Portlaoise via Cork in around 3h 5m.