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Limerick to Athlone (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Limerick and Athlone (Station) takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick to Athlone (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 2m
Duration
154 km
Distance
€18
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

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2h 46m
€15–22

Limerick to Athlone (Station) train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Limerick and Athlone (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Athlone (Station) at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 11m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 11m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 33m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 9m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)13h 9m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 11m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 33m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 11m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 38m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 11m • 1 change

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Limerick to Athlone (Station)? 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.

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  • Distance: 154.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Limerick to Athlone via Athenry in around 2h 46m.

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