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The average train between Athlone and Limerick Junction takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Limerick Junction. 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 Athlone and Limerick Junction. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Limerick Junction at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Limerick Junction station via Portarlington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Athlone to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Athlone and Limerick Junction is 104.2 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 2h 40m.
