The average train between Athlone and Dún Laoghaire takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Athlone to Dún Laoghaire. 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 Athlone and Dún Laoghaire. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Dún Laoghaire at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Dún Laoghaire. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Dún Laoghaire station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Athlone to Dún Laoghaire train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Dún Laoghaire train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Athlone and Dún Laoghaire is 120.4 km. The road distance is 142 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 29m.