The average train between Athlone and Merrion Square takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Athlone to Merrion Square. 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 Merrion Square. 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 Merrion Square at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 38m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Merrion Square. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Merrion Square station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Athlone to Merrion Square train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Merrion Square train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Athlone and Merrion Square is 112.3 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 37m.