The average train between Portlaoise and University of Galway takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to University of Galway. 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 University of Galway. 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 University of Galway at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Portlaoise to University of Galway. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise station and arriving at University of Galway station via Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Portlaoise to University of Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
Portlaoise to University of Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Portlaoise and University of Galway is 120.6 km. The road distance is 157 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m.