The average train between Athlone and Finglas takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Athlone to Finglas. 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 Finglas. 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 Finglas at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 25m • 2 changes


2h 16m • 2 changes


2h 15m • 2 changes


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2h 15m • 2 changes


2h 16m • 2 changes


2h 15m • 2 changes


2h • 2 changes


2h 18m • 2 changes


2h 9m • 2 changes


2h 7m • 2 changes


1h 59m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Finglas. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Finglas station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Athlone to Finglas train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Finglas train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Athlone and Finglas is 108.8 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 29m.