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24/06/2025
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Athlone to Dundalk by train

The journey from Athlone to Dundalk by train is 74 mi and takes 3 hrs 46 mins. There are 9 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:20 and the last at 20:36. It is possible to travel from Athlone to Dundalk by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 3 hrs 46 mins
Connection per Day 9
First Departure 05:20
Last Departure 20:36
Distance 74 mi
Departure Athlone
Arrival Dundalk
Carriers Irish Rail

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Athlone to Dundalk

The cheapest Athlone - Dundalk train tickets can be found for as low as £1.17 if you’re lucky, or £4.03 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £12.96.

Find the best day to travel to Dundalk by train

When travelling to Dundalk 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 Athlone to Dundalk
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Athlone to Dundalk CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
8.34kg
Bus
8.93kg
Flight
23.82kg
Car
19.05kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Athlone to Dundalk by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Athlone and Dundalk are 8.34kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Athlone and Dundalk? By taking the train between Athlone and Dundalk you will save 15.48kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.59kg compared to a bus and 10.71kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Athlone and Dundalk by train?
Athlone to Dundalk is 74 mi.
How long does the train between Athlone and Dundalk take?
Athlone to Dundalk is on average 3 hrs 46 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 3 hrs 10 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Athlone to Dundalk?
Athlone to Dundalk has 9 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Athlone to Dundalk leave?
The earliest train from Athlone to Dundalk departs at 05:20. 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 Athlone to Dundalk depart?
The latest train from Athlone to Dundalk departs at 20:36. 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 Athlone to Dundalk by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Athlone and Dundalk is 3 hrs 10 mins.
Is there a direct train from Athlone to Dundalk?
Yes, there is a direct train between Athlone and Dundalk.
What are the CO2 emissions for Athlone to Dundalk by train?
The train journey from Athlone to Dundalk creates 8.34kg of CO2 emissions.

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