The average train between Portarlington and Thurles takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train service runs several times per day from Portarlington to Thurles. 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 2 hours between Portarlington and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portarlington is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Thurles at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portarlington to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Portarlington station and arriving at Thurles station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Portarlington to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portarlington to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Portarlington and Thurles is 68 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Portarlington to Thurles via Portlaoise in around 1h 10m.