Lisburn to Athlone Trains

Lisburn to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lisburn and Athlone takes 6h 1m 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 1m
Duration: 300 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Portadown

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Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...

5h 8m

€28–42

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 11:00 PM which arrives into Athlone at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Portadown and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:48 PM → 8:23 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
3:48 PM → 8:54 PM
5h 6m • 3 changes
4:48 PM → 9:49 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:59 PM → 9:26 AM
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12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:10 AM → 1:15 PM
13h 5m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 59m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 7:59 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:01 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
12:59 PM → 5:53 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:45 AM
10h 44m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:45 AM
10h 44m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:45 AM
10h 44m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 5m • 3 changes
11:59 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:45 AM
10h 44m • 3 changes
6:51 AM → 11:54 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
10:01 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 5m • 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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Train via Portadown

Lisburn to Athlone train times

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:48 PM → 8:23 PM

3:48 PM → 8:54 PM

4:48 PM → 9:49 PM

8:59 PM → 9:26 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:10 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 3:09 PM

12:00 PM → 5:00 PM

2:00 PM → 7:59 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:01 AM → 12:50 PM

10:01 AM → 2:07 PM

11:59 AM → 4:12 PM

12:59 PM → 5:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:45 AM

8:01 AM → 12:50 PM

10:01 AM → 2:07 PM

11:59 AM → 4:12 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:45 AM

8:01 AM → 12:50 PM

10:01 AM → 2:07 PM

11:59 AM → 4:12 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:45 AM

8:01 AM → 12:50 PM

10:01 AM → 2:07 PM

11:59 AM → 4:12 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:01 AM → 10:45 AM

6:51 AM → 11:54 AM

8:01 AM → 12:50 PM

10:01 AM → 2:07 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly

Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly

Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone

Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly

Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone

Where to next?

Train trips from Lisburn

Train trips to Athlone

Alternative transport options

8:59 PM → 9:26 AM
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