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Belfast to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Belfast and Athlone takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Belfast to Athlone. 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 20m
Duration
311 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
4h 38m
€28–41

Belfast to Athlone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Belfast and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 311.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Belfast Great Central to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 38m.

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