Athlone to Thurles Trains

Athlone to Thurles trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Athlone and Thurles takes 2h 36m 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 36m
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 10:05 PM which arrives into Thurles at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:31 PM → 8:22 PM
1h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
10:32 AM → 12:15 PM
1h 43m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 2:10 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
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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

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

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Athlone to Thurles train times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:31 PM → 8:22 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:32 AM → 12:15 PM

12:12 PM → 2:10 PM

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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Trip Overview

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Athlone to Thurles train times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:31 PM → 8:22 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 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 16, 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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:00 AM → 10:15 AM

9:11 AM → 11:12 AM

10:32 AM → 12:15 PM

12:12 PM → 2:10 PM

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

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

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