Lurgan to Athlone Trains

Lurgan to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lurgan and Athlone takes 5h 41m 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.

5h 41m
Duration: 280 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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 / ...

4h 52m

€26–40

Lurgan to Athlone train times

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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:15 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 5:53 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
2:15 PM → 6:53 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
3:15 PM → 7:46 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:16 AM → 10:45 AM
10h 28m • 3 changes
7:07 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 46m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 4:12 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
3:04 PM → 8:23 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
4:04 PM → 8:54 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:26 AM → 1:15 PM
12h 49m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 3:09 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
12:16 PM → 5:00 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
2:16 PM → 7:59 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:17 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
1:15 PM → 5:53 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:16 AM → 10:45 AM
10h 28m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:16 AM → 10:45 AM
10h 28m • 3 changes
8:17 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
10:17 AM → 2:07 PM
3h 49m • 3 changes
12:15 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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Lurgan to Athlone train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:15 PM → 4:12 PM

1:15 PM → 5:53 PM

2:15 PM → 6:53 PM

3:15 PM → 7:46 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:16 AM → 10:45 AM

7:07 AM → 11:54 AM

8:17 AM → 12:50 PM

10:17 AM → 2:07 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:12 PM

11:04 AM → 4:12 PM

3:04 PM → 8:23 PM

4:04 PM → 8:54 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:26 AM → 1:15 PM

10:16 AM → 3:09 PM

12:16 PM → 5:00 PM

2:16 PM → 7:59 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:17 AM → 12:50 PM

10:17 AM → 2:07 PM

12:15 PM → 4:12 PM

1:15 PM → 5:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:16 AM → 10:45 AM

8:17 AM → 12:50 PM

10:17 AM → 2:07 PM

12:15 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:16 AM → 10:45 AM

8:17 AM → 12:50 PM

10:17 AM → 2:07 PM

12:15 PM → 4:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly

Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly

Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone

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