Northern Ireland to Portlaoise Trains

Northern Ireland to Portlaoise trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northern Ireland and Portlaoise takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 30m
Duration: 264 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...

4h 5m

€30–43

Northern Ireland to Portlaoise train times

Trains run hourly 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 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:00 PM → 7:30 AM
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10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:05 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
2:05 PM → 6:02 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Northern Ireland to Portlaoise trains

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Northern Ireland to Portlaoise train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:00 PM → 7:30 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:42 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:00 AM → 11:42 AM

9:00 AM → 12:42 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:46 AM

7:00 AM → 11:44 AM

8:00 AM → 12:44 PM

9:00 AM → 1:46 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:05 AM → 12:02 PM

10:05 AM → 2:02 PM

12:05 PM → 4:02 PM

2:05 PM → 6:02 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:42 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:00 AM → 11:42 AM

9:00 AM → 12:42 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:42 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:00 AM → 11:42 AM

9:00 AM → 12:42 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 9:42 AM

7:00 AM → 10:45 AM

8:00 AM → 11:42 AM

9:00 AM → 12:42 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly

Train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoise

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly

Where to next?

Train trips from Northern Ireland

Train trips to Portlaoise

Alternative transport options

9:00 PM → 7:30 AM
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