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Athlone to Fota Island trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Fota Island takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Fota Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 22m
Duration
270 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Ic / ...
4h 10m
€25–38

Athlone to Fota Island train times

Trains run twice daily between Athlone and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 46m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 37m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 270.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Glounthane via Portarlington and Cork in around 4h 10m.

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