The average train between Thurles and Portarlington takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles to Portarlington. 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 2 hours between Thurles and Portarlington. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Portarlington at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Portarlington. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Portarlington station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Thurles to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Portarlington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Thurles and Portarlington is 68 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Portarlington via Portlaoise in around 55 min.