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County Clare to Portlaoise trains

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The average train between County Clare and Portlaoise takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from County Clare 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.

4h 41m
Duration
163 km
Distance
€20
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ennis to Limericktrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Limerick to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
2h 58m
€16–22

County Clare to Portlaoise train times

Trains run 3 times a day between County Clare and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Clare is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 6m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 31m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from County Clare to Portlaoise? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from County Clare to Portlaoise.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Ennis to Portlaoise via Limerick in around 2h 58m.

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