- Distance: 128.8 km
- Duration: 1h 30m
The average train between Dublin City and Athlone takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Dublin City 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 Dublin City and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin City is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Athlone at 10:03 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston station and arriving at Athlone station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Dublin City to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Dublin City to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Dublin City and Athlone is 112.2 km. The road distance is 123 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m.
