The average train between Skerries and Portlaoise takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Skerries 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 hourly between Skerries and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skerries is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Skerries to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Skerries station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Skerries to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Skerries station.
Skerries to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Skerries and Portlaoise is 99.9 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Skerries to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 11m.