The average train between Portlaoise and Castlebar takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Castlebar. 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 5 times a day between Portlaoise and Castlebar. 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 Castlebar at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Castlebar? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Castlebar station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Portlaoise to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portlaoise to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Castlebar is 160.9 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone in around 3h 55m.