Limerick Junction Station to Athlone Trains

Limerick Junction Station to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Limerick Junction Station and Athlone takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick Junction Station 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.

3h 16m
Duration: 167 km
Distance: €21
Average price: Every 3 hours
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2h 31m

€17–25

Limerick Junction Station to Athlone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Limerick Junction Station and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick Junction Station is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:25 PM → 6:53 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
5:25 PM → 8:00 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:22 PM → 9:03 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:25 PM → 10:03 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 2:49 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:12 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 2:49 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:24 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 3:09 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
1:24 PM → 4:05 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
2:47 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 2:49 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:12 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:09 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 2:49 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 4:12 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Limerick Junction Station 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.

Limerick Junction Station to Athlone trains

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Limerick Junction Station to Athlone train times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:25 PM → 6:53 PM

5:25 PM → 8:00 PM

6:22 PM → 9:03 PM

7:25 PM → 10:03 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:09 AM

10:25 AM → 12:50 PM

12:21 PM → 2:49 PM

1:25 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:09 AM

8:15 AM → 10:53 AM

10:29 AM → 12:50 PM

12:21 PM → 2:49 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:24 AM → 11:57 AM

11:24 AM → 3:09 PM

1:24 PM → 4:05 PM

2:47 PM → 6:03 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:09 AM

10:25 AM → 12:50 PM

12:21 PM → 2:49 PM

1:25 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:09 AM

10:25 AM → 12:50 PM

12:21 PM → 2:49 PM

1:25 PM → 4:12 PM

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What companies run services between Limerick Junction Station, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise

Train from Portarlington to Athlone

Limerick Junction Station to Athlone trains

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Limerick Junction Station to Athlone train times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:25 PM → 6:53 PM

5:25 PM → 8:00 PM

6:22 PM → 9:03 PM

7:25 PM → 10:03 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:09 AM

10:25 AM → 12:50 PM

12:21 PM → 2:49 PM

1:25 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:09 AM

8:15 AM → 10:53 AM

10:29 AM → 12:50 PM

12:21 PM → 2:49 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:24 AM → 11:57 AM

11:24 AM → 3:09 PM

1:24 PM → 4:05 PM

2:47 PM → 6:03 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:09 AM

10:25 AM → 12:50 PM

12:21 PM → 2:49 PM

1:25 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:58 AM → 9:09 AM

10:25 AM → 12:50 PM

12:21 PM → 2:49 PM

1:25 PM → 4:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Limerick Junction Station, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise

Train from Portarlington to Athlone

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