The average train between Donabate and Athlone takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Donabate to Athlone. 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 Donabate and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donabate is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Donabate station and arriving at Athlone station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Donabate to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.
Donabate to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Donabate and Athlone is 118.6 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Donabate to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 48m.