The average train between Portlaoise and Ennis takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Ennis. 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 4 hours between Portlaoise and Ennis. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Ennis at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Junction and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Ennis? 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 Ennis. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Ennis station via Limerick Junction station and Limerick station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Portlaoise to Ennis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Ennis train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ennis station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Ennis is 115 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Ennis via Limerick Junction and Limerick in around 3h 40m.