- Distance: 80.7 km
- Duration: 1h 5m
The average train between Kildare and Athlone takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train service runs several times per day from Kildare 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 4 times a day between Kildare and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kildare is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kildare station and arriving at Athlone station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Kildare to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Kildare and Athlone is 74.3 km. The road distance is 81 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Athlone every 4 hours. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 54 min.
