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Thurles to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 58m
Duration
134 km
Distance
€18
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
2h 15m
€14–21

Thurles to Athlone train times

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 10:08 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:26 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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  • Distance: 134.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Thurles, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Thurles to Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 2h 15m.

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