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Dundalk to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dundalk and Athlone takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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.

4h 19m
Duration
218 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
3h 14m
€25–37

Dundalk to Athlone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dundalk and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 50m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 50m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 41m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 42m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 42m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 42m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 42m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 36m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)3h 33m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkLuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 218.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Dundalk to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 14m.

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