The average train between Mallow and Athlone takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Mallow 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 Mallow and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mallow is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Mallow to Athlone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mallow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Mallow station and arriving at Athlone station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Mallow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mallow station.
Mallow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Mallow and Athlone is 150.7 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Mallow to Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 54m.