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Limerick Junction to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Limerick Junction and Athlone takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times 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.

3h 27m
Duration
167 km
Distance
€21
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain train 209 / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Re / ...
3h 18m
€17–25

Limerick Junction to Athlone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Limerick Junction and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick Junction is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 18m.

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