The average train between Athlone and Newry takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Newry. 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 2 hours between Athlone and Newry. 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 Newry at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Newry. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Newry station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Athlone to Newry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Newry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Newry station.
The distance between Athlone and Newry is 134.5 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Newry via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 46m.