The average train between Portlaoise and Donabate takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. 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 2 hours between Portlaoise and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Donabate at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
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 106 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Donabate via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 9m.