The average train between Portlaoise and Donabate takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Donabate. 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 Donabate. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Donabate at 6:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 59m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Donabate. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Donabate station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Portlaoise to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Donabate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Donabate station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Donabate is 91.6 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Donabate via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 33m.