The average train between Northern Ireland and Portlaoise takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northern Ireland is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Northern Ireland station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Northern Ireland to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Great Central station.
Northern Ireland to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Portlaoise is 174 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 45m.