The average train between Ballina and Athenry takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballina to Athenry. 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 4 times a day between Ballina and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballina is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Athenry at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manulla Junction and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 21m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Ballina to Athenry? 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 Ballina to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Athenry station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Ballina to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
Ballina to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
The distance between Ballina and Athenry is 94.5 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Ballina to Athenry via Manulla Junction and Athlone in around 4h 6m.