The average train between Athlone (Station) and Dundalk takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Athlone (Station) 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 every 2 hours between Athlone (Station) and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone (Station) is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Athlone (Station) station and arriving at Dundalk station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dundalk station.
The distance between Athlone (Station) and Dundalk is 118.5 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 7m.