The average train between Portlaoise and Balbriggan takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Balbriggan. 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 Balbriggan. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Balbriggan at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Balbriggan. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Balbriggan station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Portlaoise to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Balbriggan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Balbriggan station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Balbriggan is 97.9 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Balbriggan via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 49m.