The average train between Drumcondra and Athlone takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Drumcondra 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 hourly between Drumcondra and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Drumcondra is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Heuston and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 38m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Drumcondra to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Drumcondra station and arriving at Athlone station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Drumcondra to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Drumcondra to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Drumcondra and Athlone is 111.7 km. The road distance is 132 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m.