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11/12/2025
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Shankill to Athlone by train

The journey from Shankill to Athlone by train is 123.53 km and takes 3 hrs 0 mins. There are 12 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:45 and the last at 18:47. It is possible to travel from Shankill to Athlone by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 3 hrs 0 mins
Connection per Day 12
First Departure 05:45
Last Departure 18:47
Distance 123.53 km
Departure Shankill
Arrival Athlone
Carriers Irish Rail

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Shankill to Athlone

The cheapest Shankill - Athlone train tickets can be found for as low as €3.61 if you’re lucky, or €5.31 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €7.01.

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!

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Shankill to Athlone CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
8.65kg
Bus
9.27kg
Flight
24.71kg
Car
19.77kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Shankill to Athlone by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Shankill and Athlone are 8.65kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Shankill and Athlone? By taking the train between Shankill and Athlone you will save 16.06kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.62kg compared to a bus and 11.12kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Shankill and Athlone by train?
Shankill to Athlone is 123.53 km.
How long does the train between Shankill and Athlone take?
Shankill to Athlone is on average 3 hrs 0 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 43 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Shankill to Athlone?
Shankill to Athlone has 12 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Shankill to Athlone leave?
The earliest train from Shankill to Athlone departs at 05:45. 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 Shankill to Athlone depart?
The latest train from Shankill to Athlone departs at 18:47. 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 Shankill to Athlone by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Shankill and Athlone is 2 hrs 43 mins.
Is there a direct train from Shankill to Athlone?
Yes, there is a direct train between Shankill and Athlone.
What are the CO2 emissions for Shankill to Athlone by train?
The train journey from Shankill to Athlone creates 8.65kg of CO2 emissions.

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