The average train between Shankill and Athlone takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Shankill 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 2 hours between Shankill and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shankill is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shankill to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Shankill station and arriving at Athlone station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Shankill to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Shankill station.
Shankill to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Shankill and Athlone is 122.3 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Shankill to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 5m.