The average train between Athlone and Limerick takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Limerick. 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 4 times a day between Athlone and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 9:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Limerick at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Limerick station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Athlone to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
The distance between Athlone and Limerick is 96 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Limerick via Athenry in around 3h 13m.