The average train between Lisburn and Portlaoise takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Lisburn 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 Lisburn and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Lisburn is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Portadown and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lisburn 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 Lisburn to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Lisburn station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Lisburn to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Portadown station.
Lisburn to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Lisburn and Portlaoise is 185.3 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Lisburn to Portlaoise via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 4m.