The average train between Athlone and Skerries takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Athlone to Skerries. 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 3 hours between Athlone and Skerries. 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 Skerries at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Skerries? 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 Skerries. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Skerries station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Athlone to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Skerries station.
The distance between Athlone and Skerries is 122.3 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Athlone to Skerries via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 50m.