The average train between Portlaoise and Clara takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Clara. 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 3 hours between Portlaoise and Clara. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Clara at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Clara. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Clara station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Portlaoise to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Clara train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Clara station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Clara is 40.2 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Clara via Portarlington in around 1h 40m.