The average train between Roscrea and Athlone takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Roscrea 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 twice daily between Roscrea and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roscrea is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballybrophy and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Roscrea station and arriving at Athlone station via Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Roscrea to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscrea station.
Roscrea to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Roscrea and Athlone is 52.8 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Roscrea to Athlone via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 3h 21m.
