The average train between Athlone and Rathmines takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Athlone to Rathmines. 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 Rathmines. 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 Rathmines at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Rathmines station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Athlone to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
The distance between Athlone and Rathmines is 111.5 km. The road distance is 133 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 29m.