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Skerries to Athlone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skerries and Athlone takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Skerries 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.

3h 7m
Duration
161 km
Distance
€21
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Skerries to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
2h 58m
€16–24

Skerries to Athlone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Skerries and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skerries is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Athlone at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)11h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)10h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)8h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)LuasIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)2h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skerries to Athlone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Skerries to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Skerries to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 58m.

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