The average train between Athlone and Roscrea takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Athlone to Roscrea. 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 once daily between Athlone and Roscrea. The earliest departure is at 4:08 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Roscrea at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Roscrea. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Roscrea station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Athlone to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Roscrea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
The distance between Athlone and Roscrea is 52.8 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Roscrea via Portarlington and Ballybrophy in around 3h 31m.
