The average train between Cobh and Portarlington takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh 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 every 4 hours between Cobh and Portarlington. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Portarlington at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cobh to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Portarlington station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Cobh to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Cobh and Portarlington is 163.9 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Portlaoise hourly. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 1h 40m.