The average train between Dundalk and Portlaoise takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk 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 hourly between Dundalk and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Dundalk to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Dundalk and Portlaoise is 122.3 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 32m.