The average train between Portlaoise and Arklow Station takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Arklow Station. 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 5 times a day between Portlaoise and Arklow Station. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Arklow Station at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Arklow Station. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Arklow Station station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Portlaoise to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Arklow Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Arklow station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Arklow Station is 80.7 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Arklow Station via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, and Arklow in around 4h 21m.