The average train between Athenry and Ballina takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Athenry to Ballina. 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 5 times a day between Athenry and Ballina. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athenry is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Ballina at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Athlone and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Athenry to Ballina? 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 Athenry to Ballina. However, there are services departing from Athenry station and arriving at Ballina station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Athenry to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
Athenry to Ballina train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.
The distance between Athenry and Ballina is 94.5 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Athenry to Ballina via Athlone and Manulla Junction in around 4h 16m.