The average train between Portlaoise and Belfast takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Belfast. 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 Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Portlaoise to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Belfast is 195.8 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 12m.