The average train between Athlone and Lisburn takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Lisburn. 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 Athlone and Lisburn. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Lisburn at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Athlone to Lisburn? 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 Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Lisburn station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Athlone to Lisburn train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Lisburn train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portadown station.
The distance between Athlone and Lisburn is 174.5 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Lisburn via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Portadown in around 4h 26m.