The average train between Portlaoise and Skerries takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Portlaoise to Skerries. 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 hourly between Portlaoise and Skerries. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Skerries at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Skerries? 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 Skerries. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at Skerries station via Dublin Heuston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Portlaoise to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
Portlaoise to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Skerries station.
The distance between Portlaoise and Skerries is 99.9 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Portlaoise to Skerries via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 38m.