Lisburn to Athlone Trains

Lisburn to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lisburn and Athlone takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. 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 33m
Duration: 301 km
Distance: €47
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...

4h 41m

€37–54

Lisburn to Athlone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lisburn and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lisburn is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Athlone at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Portadown and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:54 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 14m • 3 changes
9:26 PM → 10:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 55m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:55 PM → 9:26 AM
Arrives next day
12h 31m • 3 changes
9:27 PM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:56 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
1:56 PM → 7:59 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
3:56 PM → 8:20 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:53 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:53 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:53 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
9:57 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 17m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 5:53 PM
4h 58m • 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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Lisburn to Athlone train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:54 PM → 9:09 AMArrives next day

9:26 PM → 10:53 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:50 PM

8:55 AM → 2:07 PM

8:55 PM → 9:26 AMArrives next day

9:27 PM → 1:15 PMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:56 AM → 3:09 PM

11:56 AM → 5:00 PM

1:56 PM → 7:59 PM

3:56 PM → 8:20 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:50 PM

9:57 AM → 2:07 PM

11:55 AM → 4:12 PM

12:55 PM → 5:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:50 PM

9:57 AM → 2:07 PM

11:55 AM → 4:12 PM

12:55 PM → 5:53 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:50 PM

9:57 AM → 2:07 PM

11:55 AM → 4:12 PM

12:55 PM → 5:53 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:47 AM → 12:50 PM

9:57 AM → 2:07 PM

11:55 AM → 4:12 PM

12:55 PM → 5:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly

Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone

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Train trips from Lisburn

Train trips to Athlone

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8:54 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day

9:26 PM → 10:53 AM
Arrives next day

8:55 PM → 9:26 AM
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9:27 PM → 1:15 PM
Arrives next day