The average train between Portrush and Athlone takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 Portrush and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Athlone at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Portrush 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 Portrush to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Athlone station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Portrush to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
Portrush to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Portrush and Athlone is 215 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Portrush to Athlone via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 33m.