The average train between Portlaoise and Roscrea takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Roscrea. 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 twice daily between Portlaoise and Roscrea. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Roscrea at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Roscrea station via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Portlaoise to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Roscrea station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Roscrea is 34.5 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Roscrea via Ballybrophy in around 1h 31m.
