The average train between Portlaoise and County Clare takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to County Clare. 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 County Clare. The earliest departure is at 12:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:03 PM which arrives into County Clare at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 33m • 1 change
2h 18m • 1 change
2h 38m • 1 change
2h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to County Clare. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at County Clare station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Portlaoise to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ennis station.
The distance between Portlaoise and County Clare is 116.1 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ennis via Limerick in around 2h 41m.
