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Portlaoise to Londonderry trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portlaoise and Londonderry takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Londonderry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 48m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Cherry Orchardtrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic
  3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain train Re
6h 53m
£40–59

Portlaoise to Londonderry train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Portlaoise and Londonderry. 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 Londonderry at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Cherry Orchard and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 2m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 57m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 57m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 7m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 7m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 7m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 10m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink6h 55m • 3 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)TranslinkTranslink7h 7m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 260.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Portlaoise to Londonderry via Cherry Orchard, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 6h 53m.

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