The average train between Athy and Carrick-on-Shannon takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon. 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 4 hours between Athy and Carrick-on-Shannon. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athy is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Carrick-on-Shannon at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, there are services departing from Athy station and arriving at Carrick-on-Shannon station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
Athy to Carrick-on-Shannon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Carrick On Shannon station.
The distance between Athy and Carrick-on-Shannon is 128.9 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Athy to Carrick On Shannon via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 4h 15m.