The average train between Castlebar and Athlone takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Castlebar and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Athlone station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Castlebar to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Castlebar and Athlone is 101.9 km. The road distance is 116 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Athlone every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
