The average train between Ennis and Athlone takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Ennis 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 5 times a day between Ennis and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ennis is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 49m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ennis 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 Ennis to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ennis station and arriving at Athlone station via Athenry station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Ennis to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
Ennis to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Ennis and Athlone is 95.1 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Ennis to Athlone via Athenry in around 2h 34m.