There are 4 ways to get from Ashtown to Athlone by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 8m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Old Racecourse to Bachelors Walkbus 39 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 24m€17–23Drive 119.1 km
- Drive from Ashtown to Athlonecar 119.1 km
1h 13m€21–30Bus via Navan
- Take the bus from Ashtown Roundabout to Navanbus 109
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 27m€34–46
Ashtown to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ashtown to Athlone is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ashtown to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashtown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Old Racecourse and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashtown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Athlone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Ashtown and Athlone is 132 km. The road distance is 119.1 km.
The best way to get from Ashtown to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Ashtown to Athlone, including transfers.
Ashtown to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Old Racecourse station.
Ashtown to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Ashtown to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Ashtown, IE-D, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Racecourse to Arcadia via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Old Racecourse to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Ashtown to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Ashtown to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashtown to Athlone is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ashtown to Athlone.
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