The average train between Portlaoise and Ballinasloe takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Ballinasloe. 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 Ballinasloe. 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 Ballinasloe at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Ballinasloe. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Ballinasloe station via Ballinasloe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Portlaoise to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portlaoise to Ballinasloe train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballinasloe station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ballinasloe is 69.7 km. The road distance is 100 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Ballinasloe every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 8m.