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The average train between Sligo and Portlaoise takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Sligo 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 every 4 hours between Sligo and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Drumcondra and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Drumcondra station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Sligo to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
Sligo to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Sligo and Portlaoise is 157.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Portlaoise via Drumcondra and Adamstown in around 5h 5m.
