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How to get from Athlone to Tallaght by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Athlone to Tallaght in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Belgard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Tallaght
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Belgard
    Ride to light rail station
    Belgard
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Tallaght

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Tallaght, Ireland is approximately 139.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Tallaght by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Radisson Hotel.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Radisson Hotel
  • John Broderick St
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Tallaght, Ireland

Tallaght is located at Tallaght, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Belgard.

Bus stations close to Tallaght:

  • Belgard
  • Belgard Road
  • Cookstown Road

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Tallaght?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RED.

  • Is there a direct train between Athlone and Tallaght in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Tallaght in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Dublin Heuston station near Tallaght in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Tallaght in Ireland by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Tallaght in Ireland by train and light rail is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athlone to get to Tallaght in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athlone and Tallaght in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston station, which is closest to Tallaght in Ireland.

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