The average train between Ballina and Athlone takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballina 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 4 times a day between Ballina and Athlone. 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 Athlone at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Athlone station via Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Ballina to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballina station.
Ballina to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Ballina and Athlone is 110.9 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Ballina to Athlone via Manulla Junction in around 2h 53m.