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Athlone to Limerick Junction Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Limerick Junction Station takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration
167 km
Distance
€20
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 Limerick Junctiontrain train Re / ...
2h 52m
€15–23

Athlone to Limerick Junction Station train times

Trains run twice daily between Athlone and Limerick Junction Station. 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 Limerick Junction Station at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. 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)10h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 4m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 7m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Limerick Junction Station, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Limerick Junction via Portarlington in around 2h 52m.

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