The average train between Newry and Portlaoise takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Newry 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 3 hours between Newry and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newry is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newry 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 Newry to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Newry station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Newry to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry station.
Newry to Portlaoise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Newry and Portlaoise is 142.2 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Newry to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 49m.