The average train between Roscommon and Portlaoise takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscommon to Portlaoise. 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 4 times a day between Roscommon and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscommon is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Roscommon station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Roscommon to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Roscommon and Portlaoise is 88.9 km. The road distance is 107 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Roscommon to Portarlington 5 times a day. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 24m.