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Lisburn to Athlone trains

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The average train between Lisburn and Athlone takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Lisburn 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.

6h 4m
Duration
300 km
Distance
€42
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
4h 38m
€33–48

Lisburn to Athlone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lisburn and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Lisburn is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Portadown and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 44m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 49m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 5m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 44m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 49m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 5m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 44m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 49m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 5m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 44m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)5h 2m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 49m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 43m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 51m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 49m • 3 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lisburn 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.

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  • Distance: 299.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Lisburn, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Lisburn to Athlone via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 38m.

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