The average train between Balbriggan and Portlaoise takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Balbriggan 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 2 hours between Balbriggan and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Balbriggan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Portlaoise is 97.9 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Portlaoise via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 30m.