The average train between Portlaoise and Dundalk takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Dundalk. 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 Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Portlaoise to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Dundalk is 122.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 1m.