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13/05/2025
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Arklow to Athlone by train

The journey from Arklow to Athlone by train is 140.29 km and takes 4 hrs 28 mins. There are 3 connections per day, with the first departure at 06:03 and the last at 14:13. It is possible to travel from Arklow to Athlone by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 4 hrs 28 mins
Connection per Day 3
First Departure 06:03
Last Departure 14:13
Distance 140.29 km
Departure Arklow
Arrival Athlone
Carriers Irish Rail

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Arklow to Athlone

The cheapest Arklow - Athlone train tickets can be found for as low as €3.57 if you’re lucky, or €5.69 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as €7.70.

Find the best day to travel to Athlone by train

When travelling to Athlone by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Irish Rail from Arklow to Athlone
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Arklow to Athlone CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
9.82kg
Bus
10.52kg
Flight
28.06kg
Car
22.45kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Arklow to Athlone by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Arklow and Athlone are 9.82kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Arklow and Athlone? By taking the train between Arklow and Athlone you will save 18.24kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.7kg compared to a bus and 12.63kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Arklow and Athlone by train?
Arklow to Athlone is 140.29 km.
How long does the train between Arklow and Athlone take?
Arklow to Athlone is on average 4 hrs 28 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 4 hrs 6 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Arklow to Athlone?
Arklow to Athlone has 3 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Arklow to Athlone leave?
The earliest train from Arklow to Athlone departs at 06:03. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Arklow to Athlone depart?
The latest train from Arklow to Athlone departs at 14:13. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What's the fastest journey time between Arklow to Athlone by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Arklow and Athlone is 4 hrs 6 mins.
Is there a direct train from Arklow to Athlone?
Yes, there is a direct train between Arklow and Athlone.
What are the CO2 emissions for Arklow to Athlone by train?
The train journey from Arklow to Athlone creates 9.82kg of CO2 emissions.

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