The average train between Portlaoise and Galway takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Galway. 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 Galway. 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 Galway at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Galway. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Galway station via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Portlaoise to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portlaoise to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Galway is 119.7 km. The road distance is 156 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m.