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The average train between Thurles and Athlone takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurles 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 Thurles and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurles is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurles to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Thurles station and arriving at Athlone station via Portlaoise station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Thurles to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Thurles station.
Thurles to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Thurles and Athlone is 83 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Thurles to Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 2h 14m.
