The average train between Portlaoise and Galway City takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Galway City. 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 3 hours between Portlaoise and Galway City. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Galway City at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to Galway City. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Galway City station via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Portlaoise to Galway City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portlaoise to Galway City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Galway City is 120 km. The road distance is 156 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m.