The average train between Portlaoise and Rathdrum takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Rathdrum. 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 5 times a day between Portlaoise and Rathdrum. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Rathdrum at 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Rathdrum. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Rathdrum station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Portlaoise to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Rathdrum train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Rathdrum station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Rathdrum is 72.4 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Rathdrum via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 3h 55m.