The average train between Portlaoise and County Clare takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to County Clare. 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 5 times a day between Portlaoise and County Clare. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 9:42 PM which arrives into County Clare at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to County Clare? 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 County Clare. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at County Clare station via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Portlaoise to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to County Clare train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ennis station.
The distance between Portlaoise and County Clare is 116.1 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 3h 41m.