The average train between Athlone and Dublin takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Athlone to Dublin. 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 hourly between Athlone and Dublin. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Dublin at 11:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Athlone station and arriving at Dublin station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Athlone to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Athlone and Dublin is 112.4 km. The road distance is 129 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 37m.