There are 3 ways to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Athlone (Station) to Dundalk by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Stapleton Place via Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Athlone (Station) and Dundalk is 219 km. The road distance is 137 km.
The best way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk, including transfers.
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Athlone (Station), Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Dundalk via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Bus every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Drogheda Bus station.
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone (Station) to Dundalk is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk.
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