The average train between Ennis and Portlaoise takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Ennis 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 Ennis and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ennis is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ennis to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Ennis station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Ennis to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
Ennis to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
The distance between Ennis and Portlaoise is 115 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Portlaoise via Limerick and Limerick Junction in around 2h 49m.