The average train between Limerick Junction and Athlone takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Limerick Junction 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 once daily between Limerick Junction and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick Junction is at 12:21 PM which arrives into Athlone at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction station and arriving at Athlone station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Limerick Junction to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
Limerick Junction to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Athlone is 104.2 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Athlone via Portarlington in around 2h 10m.
