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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Castlerea takes 3h 52m 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.

3h 52m
Duration
133 km
Distance
€18
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Portlaoise to Castlerea train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Castlerea. The earliest departure is at 7:58 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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)11h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)1h 55m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 22m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Castlerea? 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.

Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Castlerea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Castlerea via Portarlington and Athlone in around 3h 5m.

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