The average train between Roscommon and Athy takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscommon to Athy. 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 4 times a day between Roscommon and Athy. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscommon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Athy at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Athy. However, there are services departing from Roscommon station and arriving at Athy station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Roscommon to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
Roscommon to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Roscommon and Athy is 107.1 km. The road distance is 134 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Roscommon to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 19m.