The average train between Athlone and Fota Island takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Athlone and Fota Island. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Fota Island at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Athlone to Fota Island? 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 Athlone to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Fota Island station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Athlone to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork station.
The distance between Athlone and Fota Island is 171.2 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Fota via Portarlington and Cork in around 4h 17m.