The average train between Portlaoise and Athenry takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Athenry. 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 Portlaoise and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Athenry at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Athenry station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Portlaoise to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portlaoise to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Athenry is 100.8 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Athenry every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 33m.