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13/05/2025
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Killarney to Athlone by train

The journey from Killarney to Athlone by train is 186.7 km and takes 4 hrs 54 mins. There are 7 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:05 and the last at 15:46. It is possible to travel from Killarney to Athlone by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 4 hrs 54 mins
Connection per Day 7
First Departure 05:05
Last Departure 15:46
Distance 186.7 km
Departure Killarney
Arrival Athlone
Carriers Irish Rail

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Killarney to Athlone

The cheapest Killarney - Athlone train tickets can be found for as low as €3.00 if you’re lucky, or €6.79 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €20.82.

Find the best day to travel to Athlone by train

When travelling to Athlone by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Irish Rail from Killarney to Athlone
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Killarney to Athlone CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
13.07kg
Bus
14kg
Flight
37.34kg
Car
29.87kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Killarney to Athlone by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Killarney and Athlone are 13.07kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Killarney and Athlone? By taking the train between Killarney and Athlone you will save 24.27kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.93kg compared to a bus and 16.8kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Killarney and Athlone by train?
Killarney to Athlone is 186.7 km.
How long does the train between Killarney and Athlone take?
Killarney to Athlone is on average 4 hrs 54 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 31 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Killarney to Athlone?
Killarney to Athlone has 7 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Killarney to Athlone leave?
The earliest train from Killarney to Athlone departs at 05:05. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Killarney to Athlone depart?
The latest train from Killarney to Athlone departs at 15:46. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Killarney to Athlone by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Killarney and Athlone is 3 hrs 31 mins.
Is there a direct train from Killarney to Athlone?
Yes, there is a direct train between Killarney and Athlone.
What are the CO2 emissions for Killarney to Athlone by train?
The train journey from Killarney to Athlone creates 13.07kg of CO2 emissions.

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