The average train between Athlone and Malahide takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Athlone to Malahide. 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 Malahide. 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 Malahide at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Malahide? 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 Athlone to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Malahide station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Athlone to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Malahide train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Malahide station.
The distance between Athlone and Malahide is 118.1 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Malahide via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 26m.