The average train between Dundrum and Athlone takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundrum 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 Dundrum and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Dundrum is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Westmoreland and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundrum to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dundrum station and arriving at Athlone station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Dundrum to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Dundrum to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Dundrum and Athlone is 113.4 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 20m.