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Dundalk to Portlaoise trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dundalk and Portlaoise takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundalk 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.

3h 12m
Duration
171 km
Distance
€28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Portlaoisetrain train Re / ...
2h 40m
€22–32

Dundalk to Portlaoise train times

Trains run hourly between Dundalk and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 30m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 30m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 33m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 30m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 171.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland?

You can take a train from Dundalk to Portlaoise via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 40m.

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