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Athlone to Northern Ireland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Northern Ireland takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Northern Ireland. 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 9m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
4h 19m
£28–41

Athlone to Northern Ireland train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Athlone and Northern Ireland. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Northern Ireland at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Athlone to Northern Ireland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 19m.

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