There are 4 ways to get from Athlone TUS to Dublin by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from TUS East Campus to Bachelors Walkbus 721 / ...
2h 5m€14–20Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2h 10m€13–21Drive 121 km
- Drive from Athlone TUS to Dublincar 121 km
1h 17m€22–31Bus via Trim
- Take the bus from TUS East Campus to Barbican Gatebus 190
- Take the bus from Trim to Dublin Busárasbus 111 / ...
3h 37m€33–44
Athlone TUS to Dublin by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone TUS to Dublin is to train which costs €12 - €21 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone TUS to Dublin is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €21 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from TUS East Campus and arriving at Bachelors Walk. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone TUS to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Athlone TUS and Dublin is 121 km. The road distance is 121 km.
The best way to get from Athlone TUS to Dublin without a car is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €14 - €20.
The bus from TUS East Campus to Bachelors Walk takes 2h including transfers and departs hourly.
Athlone TUS to Dublin bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from TUS East Campus station.
Athlone TUS to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone TUS to Dublin is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Athlone TUS, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from TUS East Campus to Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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 TUS East Campus to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from TUS East Campus to Barbican Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Trim to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–19
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone TUS to Dublin bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athlone TUS to Dublin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone TUS to Dublin is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Athlone TUS to Dublin.
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