Athlone to Thurles Trains

Athlone to Thurles trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Thurles takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Thurles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration: 134 km
Distance: €18
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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2h 14m

€14–22

Athlone to Thurles train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Athlone and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Thurles at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:03 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 2:54 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 4:54 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Thurles? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Athlone to Thurles train times

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:03 AM → 11:10 AM

9:36 AM → 12:51 PM

12:00 PM → 2:54 PM

2:45 PM → 4:54 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:06 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:06 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:06 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:06 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Athlone to Portarlington

Train from Portlaoise to Thurles

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Trip Overview

Train

Athlone to Thurles train times

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:03 AM → 11:10 AM

9:36 AM → 12:51 PM

12:00 PM → 2:54 PM

2:45 PM → 4:54 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:06 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:06 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:06 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:06 AM → 12:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:23 AM → 8:11 AM

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Athlone to Portarlington

Train from Portlaoise to Thurles

Train trips from Athlone

Train trips to Thurles

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