The average train between Wicklow and Athlone takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Wicklow 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 Wicklow and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wicklow is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wicklow 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.
No, there is no direct train from Wicklow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Wicklow station and arriving at Athlone station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Wicklow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wicklow station.
Wicklow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
The distance between Wicklow and Athlone is 135.5 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Wicklow to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 53m.