The average train between Athy and Dundalk takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Athy 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 5 times a day between Athy and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athy is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Athy to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Athy station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Athy to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
Athy to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Athy and Dundalk is 118.1 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Athy to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 2h 40m.