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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Belfast takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Athlone to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 3m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
4h 37m
£24–36

Athlone to Belfast train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Athlone and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Belfast at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 193.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 37m.

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