The average train between County Clare and Portlaoise takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between County Clare and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Clare is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from County Clare to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from County Clare station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
County Clare to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
County Clare to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between County Clare and Portlaoise is 116.1 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Portlaoise via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 3h 35m.