The average train between Portlaoise and Castlebar takes 3h 10m 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 twice daily between Portlaoise and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Castlebar station via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
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.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Castlebar twice daily. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
