The average train between Dundalk and Athy takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Athy. 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 Athy. 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 Athy at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Athy. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Athy station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Dundalk to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athy station.
The distance between Dundalk and Athy is 118.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Dundalk to Athy via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 58m.