The average train between Portlaoise and Castlerea takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Castlerea. 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 Castlerea. 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 Castlerea at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Castlerea station via Castlerea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Portlaoise to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portlaoise to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Castlerea is 113.3 km. The road distance is 133 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Castlerea twice daily. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 32m.