The average train between Carrick-on-Shannon and Portlaoise takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Carrick-on-Shannon 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 Carrick-on-Shannon and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrick-on-Shannon is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carrick-on-Shannon 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 Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Carrick On Shannon station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Dublin Connolly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carrick On Shannon station.
Carrick-on-Shannon to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Carrick-on-Shannon and Portlaoise is 114.1 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Carrick On Shannon to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 9m.