The average train between Red Cow interchange and Athlone takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Red Cow interchange 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 Red Cow interchange and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Red Cow interchange is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Athlone at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Red Cow interchange to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Red Cow interchange station and arriving at Athlone station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Red Cow interchange to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Red Cow interchange to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Red Cow interchange and Athlone is 104.7 km. The road distance is 136 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m.