The average train between Portlaoise and Athlone takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Athlone. 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 2 hours between Portlaoise and Athlone. 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 Athlone at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Athlone station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Portlaoise to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portlaoise to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Athlone is 60.6 km. The road distance is 77 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 51 min.