The average train between Portlaoise and Newry takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Newry. 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 Newry. 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 Newry at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Newry? 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 Newry. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Newry station via Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Portlaoise to Newry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Newry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Newry station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Newry is 142.2 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Newry via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 17m.