The average train between Lusk and Athlone takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lusk 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 Lusk and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lusk is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lusk 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 Lusk to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Lusk station and arriving at Athlone station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Lusk to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rush And Lusk station.
Lusk to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Lusk and Athlone is 117.8 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Rush And Lusk to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 15m.