The average train between Athenry and Dundalk takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Athenry to Dundalk. 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 every 4 hours between Athenry and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athenry is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Athenry station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Athenry to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
Athenry to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Athenry and Dundalk is 172.2 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Athenry to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 5h 10m.