The average train between Portlaoise and Antrim, County Antrim takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Antrim, County Antrim. 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 Portlaoise and Antrim, County Antrim. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Antrim, County Antrim at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Antrim, County Antrim? 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 Portlaoise to Antrim, County Antrim. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Belfast Grand Central station via Dublin Heuston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Portlaoise to Antrim, County Antrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Antrim, County Antrim train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Antrim, County Antrim is 200.4 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Antrim via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 24m.