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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Limerick Junction takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

51 min
Duration
90 km
Distance
€10
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Portlaoise to Limerick Junction train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Portlaoise and Limerick Junction. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Limerick Junction at 10:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 48 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 50 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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    train train 47 min • Direct
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    train train 53 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90.2 km
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Limerick Junction, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction hourly. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 49 min.

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