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How to get fromAthlone (Station) to Dublinby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone (Station) to Dublin by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    1h 27m
    €11–17
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus bus 763
    2h 22m
    €14–20
  3. Drive  123.9 km

    1. Drive from Athlone (Station) to Dublincar car 123.9 km
    1h 19m
    €22–32
  4. Bus via Trim

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Barbican Gatebus bus 190
    2. Take the bus from Trim to Dublin Busárasbus bus 111 / ...
    3h 43m
    €33–44

Athlone (Station) to Dublin by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athlone (Station), Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walk every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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