The average train between Dublin and Athlone takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin to Athlone. 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 Dublin and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:51 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin station and arriving at Athlone station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
Dublin to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Dublin to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Dublin and Athlone is 112.4 km. The road distance is 129 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
