The average train between Balbriggan and Athlone takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Balbriggan to Athlone. 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 3 hours between Balbriggan and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Athlone station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Balbriggan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Balbriggan station.
Balbriggan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Athlone is 117.8 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Balbriggan to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 4m.