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Portlaoise to Northern Ireland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Northern Ireland takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Northern Ireland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 26m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train 207 / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
4h 12m
£21–31

Portlaoise to Northern Ireland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 164.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 12m.

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