The average train between Waterford and Athlone takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterford 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 3 times a day between Waterford and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterford is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Waterford station and arriving at Athlone station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Waterford to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
Waterford to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Waterford and Athlone is 140.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Waterford to Athlone via Kildare in around 3h 41m.