The average train between Portlaoise and Carlow takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Carlow. 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 Carlow. 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 Carlow at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Carlow station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Portlaoise to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Carlow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carlow station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Carlow is 33 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Carlow via Kildare in around 1h 55m.