Trains Dundalk to Athlone: Times, Prices and Tickets

How long will it take me to travel from Dundalk to Athlone by train?

The average journey time is 3 hrs 45 mins. This is how long it takes to cross the 119.09 km from Dundalk to Athlone. When planning your journey, remember that delays are a possibility. Some unplanned events could cause your journey from Dundalk to Athlone to take longer than 3 hrs 45 mins. The distance between Dundalk and Athlone is around 119.09 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 3 hrs 45 mins. However, the fastest routes between Dundalk and Athlone take 3 hrs 12 mins. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

When do the first and last departures from Dundalk to Athlone leave?

If you prefer to travel early, you will usually find the first departure from Dundalk to Athlone leaving at 07:00. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last daily departure leaves at 17:20.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays. If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Dundalk to Athlone leaving at 07:00. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 17:20.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

When traveling from Dundalk to Athlone by train, which stations can I use?

You can depart from Dundalk at stations such as Dundalk, Bus Station. At the end of the journey, you will be able to arrive in Athlone at the following stations: Athlone, Bus Station. Some of these stations may only be served by particular travel providers. Because of this, there may not be a direct connection between all the stations in Dundalk and Athlone. Plan your journey carefully, as it may be necessary to make another connection before departure or after arrival.

How many times a day do departures from Dundalk leave for Athlone?

On average, there are 8 daily departures from Dundalk to Athlone. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 0 departures from Dundalk which travel directly to Athlone. There are 8 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Dundalk to Athlone. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.