Maynooth to Athlone Train

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16/11/2025
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Maynooth to Athlone by train

The journey from Maynooth to Athlone by train is 56.03 mi and takes 3 hrs 6 mins. There are 12 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:57 and the last at 18:40. It is possible to travel from Maynooth to Athlone by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

Journey Duration 3 hrs 6 mins
Connection per Day 12
First Departure 05:57
Last Departure 18:40
Distance 56.03 mi
Departure Maynooth
Arrival Athlone
Carriers Irish Rail

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from Maynooth to Athlone

The cheapest Maynooth - Athlone train tickets can be found for as low as £3.54 if you’re lucky, or £6.01 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £10.61.

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 Maynooth to Athlone
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Maynooth to Athlone CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
6.31kg
Bus
6.76kg
Flight
18.03kg
Car
14.43kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Maynooth to Athlone by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Maynooth and Athlone are 6.31kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Maynooth and Athlone? By taking the train between Maynooth and Athlone you will save 11.72kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.45kg compared to a bus and 8.12kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the distance between Maynooth and Athlone by train?
Maynooth to Athlone is 56.03 mi.
How long does the train between Maynooth and Athlone take?
Maynooth to Athlone is on average 3 hrs 6 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 53 mins.
How many train connections per day go from Maynooth to Athlone?
Maynooth to Athlone has 12 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Maynooth to Athlone leave?
The earliest train from Maynooth to Athlone departs at 05:57. 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 Maynooth to Athlone depart?
The latest train from Maynooth to Athlone departs at 18:40. 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 Maynooth to Athlone by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Maynooth and Athlone is 2 hrs 53 mins.
Is there a direct train from Maynooth to Athlone?
Yes, there is a direct train between Maynooth and Athlone.
What are the CO2 emissions for Maynooth to Athlone by train?
The train journey from Maynooth to Athlone creates 6.31kg of CO2 emissions.

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