The average train between Ballinlough and Roscommon takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballinlough to Roscommon. 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 twice daily between Ballinlough and Roscommon. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballinlough is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Roscommon at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 8m • 2 changes

5h 6m • 2 changes

5h 57m • 2 changesArrives next day


13h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ballinlough to Roscommon? 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 Ballinlough to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Ballinlough station and arriving at Roscommon station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Ballinlough to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Ballinlough to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Ballinlough and Roscommon is 194.6 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Roscommon via Portarlington and Athlone in around 4h 44m.