The average train between Portlaoise and Athy takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Athy. 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 4 hours between Portlaoise and Athy. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Athy at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

49 min • 1 change

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1h 37m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

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1h 37m • 1 change

1h 27m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change

2h 16m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change

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1h 53m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Athy. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Athy station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Portlaoise to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athy station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Athy is 21.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Athy via Kildare in around 1h 41m.