The average train between Midleton and Athlone takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Midleton 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 Midleton and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Midleton is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Midleton 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 Midleton to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Midleton station and arriving at Athlone station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Midleton to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Midleton to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Midleton and Athlone is 168.5 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Midleton to Athlone via Cork, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 5h 37m.