The average train between Holywood and Portlaoise takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Holywood 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 Holywood and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holywood is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Great Central and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Holywood 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 Holywood to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Holywood station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Holywood to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Holywood to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Holywood and Portlaoise is 202.8 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Holywood to Portlaoise via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 36m.