The average train between Newry and Athlone takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Newry 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 3 hours between Newry and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newry is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newry to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Newry station and arriving at Athlone station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Newry to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry station.
Newry to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Newry and Athlone is 134.5 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Newry to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 42m.