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16/11/2025
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Mullingar to Athlone by train

The journey from Mullingar to Athlone by train is 25.65 mi and takes 4 hrs 2 mins. There are 6 connections per day, with the first departure at 06:44 and the last at 17:00. It is possible to travel from Mullingar to Athlone by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 4 hrs 2 mins
Connection per Day 6
First Departure 06:44
Last Departure 17:00
Distance 25.65 mi
Departure Mullingar
Arrival Athlone
Carriers Irish Rail

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Mullingar to Athlone

The cheapest Mullingar - Athlone train tickets can be found for as low as £1.24 if you’re lucky, or £5.61 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £8.09.

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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Mullingar to Athlone CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
2.89kg
Bus
3.1kg
Flight
8.25kg
Car
6.6kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Mullingar to Athlone by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Mullingar and Athlone are 2.89kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Mullingar and Athlone? By taking the train between Mullingar and Athlone you will save 5.36kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.21kg compared to a bus and 3.71kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Mullingar and Athlone by train?
Mullingar to Athlone is 25.65 mi.
How long does the train between Mullingar and Athlone take?
Mullingar to Athlone is on average 4 hrs 2 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 50 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Mullingar to Athlone?
Mullingar to Athlone has 6 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Mullingar to Athlone leave?
The earliest train from Mullingar to Athlone departs at 06:44. 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 Mullingar to Athlone depart?
The latest train from Mullingar to Athlone departs at 17:00. 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 Mullingar to Athlone by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Mullingar and Athlone is 3 hrs 50 mins.
Is there a direct train from Mullingar to Athlone?
Yes, there is a direct train between Mullingar and Athlone.
What are the CO2 emissions for Mullingar to Athlone by train?
The train journey from Mullingar to Athlone creates 2.89kg of CO2 emissions.

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