- Distance: 78.4 km
- Duration: 1h 6m
The average train between Galway and Athlone takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Galway 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 2 hours between Galway and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galway station and arriving at Athlone station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
Galway to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Galway and Athlone is 75.8 km. The road distance is 78 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
