The average train between Gorey and Athlone takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Gorey 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 Gorey and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gorey is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gorey to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Gorey station and arriving at Athlone station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Gorey to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Gorey station.
Gorey to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Gorey and Athlone is 137.7 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Gorey to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 11m.