How to get from Dublin City to Portlaoise by light rail and train?

From Dublin City to Portlaoise by light rail and train

To get from Dublin City to Portlaoise in Ireland, take the RED light rail from Connolly station to Heuston station. Next, take the INTERCITY train from Dublin Heuston station to Portlaoise station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The light rail and train schedule from Dublin City may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Portlaoise on the Moovit app.

69min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Leaves from Connolly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Connolly
    ID 998023
    640 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Saggart
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998016
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Portlaoise
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin City to Portlaoise

The distance between Dublin City, Ireland and Portlaoise, Ireland is approximately 85.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin City to Portlaoise by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Dublin City to Portlaoise

To check the light rail and train schedule from Dublin City to Portlaoise using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin City) and destination (Portlaoise), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin City to Portlaoise?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Train line INTERCITY.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Dublin City and Portlaoise?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Dublin City to Portlaoise?

    The RED light rail line goes from Connolly station near Dublin City in Dublin to Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Heuston station near Portlaoise in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin City to Portlaoise by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Dublin City in Dublin and Portlaoise in Ireland by light rail and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Dublin City to get to Portlaoise?

    Get on the RED light rail from the Connolly station near Dublin City in Dublin.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Dublin City and Portlaoise?

    Get off the light rail at the Heuston station, which is closest to Portlaoise in Ireland.

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