There are 4 ways to get from Ashtown to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€14–22Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 23m€17–23Drive 119.1 km
- Drive from Ashtown to Athlonecar 119.1 km
1h 13m€21–31Bus via Navan
- Take the bus from Ashtown Roundabout to Navanbus 109
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 22m€34–46
Ashtown to Athlone by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ashtown to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ashtown to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashtown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ashtown Roundabout and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashtown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ashtown and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Ashtown and Athlone is 139 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 55m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Ashtown to Athlone, including transfers.
Ashtown to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay 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 55m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 23m.
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, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- 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 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ashtown Roundabout to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Navan to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Ashtown to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia 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.
There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.