The average train between Athlone and Thurles takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Athlone and Thurles. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Thurles at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Thurles. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Thurles station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Athlone to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Thurles train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Thurles station.
The distance between Athlone and Thurles is 83 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Thurles via Portarlington in around 2h 36m.
