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20/03/2025
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Dublin to Athlone by train

The journey from Dublin to Athlone by train is 70.52 mi and takes 2 hrs 8 mins. There are 50 connections per day, with the first departure at 06:19 and the last at 20:30. It is possible to travel from Dublin to Athlone by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 2 hrs 8 mins
Connection per Day 50
First Departure 06:19
Last Departure 20:30
Distance 70.52 mi
Departure Dublin
Arrival Athlone
Carriers Irish Rail

Dublin to Athlone Train Times

Departure date
Thursday, 20 Mar 2025

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Price as departure date approaches

Train companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around £1.18 to £8.44 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 86% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Dublin to Athlone

The cheapest Dublin - Athlone train tickets can be found for as low as £2.78 if you’re lucky, or £4.17 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £8.58.

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!

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Dublin to Athlone CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
7.94kg
Bus
8.51kg
Flight
22.7kg
Car
18.16kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Dublin to Athlone by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Dublin and Athlone are 7.94kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Dublin and Athlone? By taking the train between Dublin and Athlone you will save 14.76kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.57kg compared to a bus and 10.22kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Dublin and Athlone by train?
Dublin to Athlone is 70.52 mi.
How long does the train between Dublin and Athlone take?
Dublin to Athlone is on average 2 hrs 8 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 17 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Dublin to Athlone?
Dublin to Athlone has 50 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Dublin to Athlone leave?
The earliest train from Dublin to Athlone departs at 06:19. 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 Dublin to Athlone depart?
The latest train from Dublin to Athlone departs at 20:30. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
How many direct connections depart from Dublin to Athlone?
There are on average 12 direct connection(s) from Dublin to go to Athlone.
What's the fastest journey time between Dublin to Athlone by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Dublin and Athlone is 1 hr 17 mins.
Is there a direct train from Dublin to Athlone?
Yes, there is a direct train between Dublin and Athlone.
What are the CO2 emissions for Dublin to Athlone by train?
The train journey from Dublin to Athlone creates 7.94kg of CO2 emissions.

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