The average train between Carlow and Portlaoise Station takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlow to Portlaoise Station. 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 Carlow and Portlaoise Station. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Portlaoise Station at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Kildare and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Portlaoise Station. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Portlaoise Station station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Carlow to Portlaoise Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
Carlow to Portlaoise Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Carlow and Portlaoise Station is 33.4 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Carlow to Portlaoise Station via Kildare and Portlaoise in around 1h 20m.