The average train between Wicklow and Portlaoise takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Wicklow 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 5 times a day between Wicklow and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wicklow is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wicklow to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Wicklow station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Wicklow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wicklow station.
Wicklow to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Wicklow and Portlaoise is 84.4 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Wicklow to Portlaoise via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 47m.