How to get from Thurles to Athlone by train?

From Thurles to Athlone by train

To get from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RAIL train from Thurles station to Portlaoise station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COMMUTER train and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The train schedule from Thurles may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

137min
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Thurles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thurles
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Dublin Heuston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Athlone
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Thurles to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Thurles station to Portlaoise station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 830 bus and finally take the 815 bus from Tullamore station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The train schedule from Thurles may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

153min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 830830
Bus - 815815
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Thurles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thurles
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portlaoise Jfl Avenue
    ID 155321
    670 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 830830
    Wait for bus
    830
    Tullamore Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tullamore
    ID 102921
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 815815
    Wait for bus
    815
    Athlone Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thurles to Athlone

The distance between Thurles, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 134.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thurles to Athlone by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Thurles to Athlone

To check the train schedule from Thurles to Athlone using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Thurles) and destination (Athlone), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Thurles to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Thurles station to Portlaoise station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 830 bus and finally take the 815 bus from Tullamore station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The train schedule from Thurles may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

153min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 830830
Bus - 815815
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Thurles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thurles
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portlaoise Jfl Avenue
    ID 155321
    670 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 830830
    Wait for bus
    830
    Tullamore Hospital
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tullamore
    ID 102921
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 815815
    Wait for bus
    815
    Athlone Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thurles to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Train line COMMUTER, Train line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thurles to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 830, Bus line 815.

  • Is there a direct train between Thurles and Athlone in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Thurles to Portlaoise station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Portlaoise station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thurles to Athlone in Ireland by train?

    The total travel time between Thurles and Athlone in Ireland by train is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Thurles to get to Athlone in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Heuston station near Thurles in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Thurles and Athlone in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Portlaoise station, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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