Portlaoise to Belfast Trains

Portlaoise to Belfast trains

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The average train between Portlaoise and Belfast takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. 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.

4h 34m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £30
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic

4h 12m

£25–36

Portlaoise to Belfast train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portlaoise and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Belfast at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:09 PM → 8:58 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
5:25 PM → 10:58 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:58 AM
4h • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:58 AM
4h • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:58 AM
4h • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 2:58 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:25 PM → 7:00 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 9:00 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
5:38 PM → 11:08 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:58 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:58 AM
4h • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Belfast? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Portlaoise to Belfast trains

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Portlaoise to Belfast train times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:09 PM → 8:58 PM

5:25 PM → 10:58 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

6:52 AM → 10:58 AM

7:58 AM → 11:58 AM

9:03 AM → 12:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

6:52 AM → 10:58 AM

7:58 AM → 11:58 AM

9:03 AM → 12:58 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

6:52 AM → 10:58 AM

7:58 AM → 11:58 AM

9:03 AM → 12:58 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:38 AM → 11:58 AM

8:12 AM → 12:58 PM

9:20 AM → 1:58 PM

10:25 AM → 2:58 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:25 PM → 7:00 PM

4:25 PM → 9:00 PM

5:38 PM → 11:08 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

6:52 AM → 10:58 AM

7:58 AM → 11:58 AM

9:03 AM → 12:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heuston

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

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