The average train between Thurles and Athenry takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles to Athenry. 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 Thurles and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Athenry at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Athenry station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Thurles to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
The distance between Thurles and Athenry is 92.9 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Athenry via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 2h 50m.