The average train between Portlaoise and Dundalk takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Dundalk. 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 Dundalk. 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 Dundalk at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Dundalk? 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 Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Dundalk station via Cherry Orchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Portlaoise to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Dundalk is 122.3 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Dundalk via Cherry Orchard and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 55m.