Portlaoise to Belfast Trains

Portlaoise to Belfast trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Belfast takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 1m
Duration: 166 mi
Distance: £31
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain Re / ...
Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic

4h 8m

£25–37

Portlaoise to Belfast train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Portlaoise and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM
4h 31m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:58 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Belfast? 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.

Portlaoise to Belfast trains

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Portlaoise to Belfast train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

7:15 AM → 11:58 AM

8:12 AM → 12:58 PM

9:20 AM → 1:58 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

7:15 AM → 11:58 AM

8:12 AM → 12:58 PM

9:20 AM → 1:58 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

7:15 AM → 11:58 AM

8:12 AM → 12:58 PM

9:20 AM → 1:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

7:15 AM → 11:58 AM

8:12 AM → 12:58 PM

9:20 AM → 1:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

Portlaoise to Belfast trains

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Portlaoise to Belfast train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

7:15 AM → 11:58 AM

8:12 AM → 12:58 PM

9:20 AM → 1:58 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

7:15 AM → 11:58 AM

8:12 AM → 12:58 PM

9:20 AM → 1:58 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

7:15 AM → 11:58 AM

8:12 AM → 12:58 PM

9:20 AM → 1:58 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:27 AM → 9:58 AM

7:15 AM → 11:58 AM

8:12 AM → 12:58 PM

9:20 AM → 1:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchard

Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central

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