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The average train between Portlaoise and Waterford takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Portlaoise to Waterford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 40m
Duration
164 km
Distance
€19
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
3h 21m
€16–23

Portlaoise to Waterford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portlaoise and Waterford. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Waterford at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 52m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 52m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 52m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 43m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 59m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 1m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 52m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 5m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 52m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise to Waterford? 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.

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  • Distance: 164.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Waterford every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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