The average train between Athlone and Portadown takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Portadown. 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 2 hours between Athlone and Portadown. 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 Portadown at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Portadown. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Portadown station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Athlone to Portadown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Portadown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portadown station.
The distance between Athlone and Portadown is 148.1 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Portadown via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 49m.