The average train between Portlaoise and Lurgan takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Lurgan. 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 Lurgan. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Lurgan at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Lurgan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Lurgan. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Lurgan station via Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Portlaoise to Lurgan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Lurgan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portadown station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Lurgan is 170.7 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Lurgan via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 3h 58m.