The average train between Arklow and Athlone takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Arklow 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 4 times a day between Arklow and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Arklow to Athlone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Athlone station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Arklow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Arklow and Athlone is 137.8 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Arklow to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 8m.