The average train between Portlaoise and Castlerea takes 3h 41m 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 every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Castlerea. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Castlerea at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 3h 41m. 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 Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
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.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Castlerea via Portarlington and Athlone in around 3h 6m.