The average train between Dundalk and Athenry takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Athenry. 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 every 4 hours between Dundalk and Athenry. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Athenry at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundalk to Athenry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Athenry station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Dundalk to Athenry train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Athenry train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Athenry station.
The distance between Dundalk and Athenry is 172.2 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Athenry via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 27m.