The average train between Portlaoise and Roscommon takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Roscommon. 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 Roscommon. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Roscommon at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Roscommon? 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 Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Roscommon station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Portlaoise to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portlaoise to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Roscommon station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Roscommon is 88.9 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Roscommon via Portarlington and Athlone in around 2h 47m.