The average train between Waterford and Portlaoise takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterford to Portlaoise. 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 4 hours between Waterford and Portlaoise. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterford is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Portlaoise at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Portlaoise. However, there are services departing from Waterford station and arriving at Portlaoise station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Waterford to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
Waterford to Portlaoise train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
The distance between Waterford and Portlaoise is 87.2 km. The road distance is 164 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Waterford to Kildare hourly. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 47m.