The average train between Londonderry and Portlaoise takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Londonderry 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 2 hours between Londonderry and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Londonderry is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Great Central and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Londonderry 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 Londonderry to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Londonderry station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Londonderry to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Derry-Londonderry station.
Londonderry to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Londonderry and Portlaoise is 218.4 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Derry-Londonderry to Portlaoise via Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 26m.