The average train between Lurgan and Athlone takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Lurgan 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Lurgan and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Lurgan is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Athlone at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Portadown and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lurgan 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lurgan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Lurgan station and arriving at Athlone station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Lurgan to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, depart from Portadown station.
Lurgan to Athlone train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Lurgan and Athlone is 156.1 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Lurgan to Athlone via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 21m.