The average train between Bangor and Athlone takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Bangor 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 Bangor and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Athlone at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bangor to Athlone? 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 Bangor to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Athlone station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Bangor to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Bangor to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Bangor and Athlone is 202.2 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Bangor to Athlone via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 28m.