The average train between Sligo and Portlaoise takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. 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 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo to Portlaoise? 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 Sligo to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
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 301 km.
You can take a train from Sligo to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 38m.