The average train between Arklow and Portarlington takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow to Portarlington. 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 Arklow and Portarlington. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Portarlington at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Portarlington station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Arklow to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Arklow and Portarlington is 80.4 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Portarlington via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 9m.