There are 4 ways to get from Athlone TUS to Dundalk 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 Drogheda Busbus 190
3h 49m€35–49Drive 136.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone TUS to Dundalkcar 136.7 km
2h 1m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 50m€27–41Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from TUS East Campus to Airport Zone 11bus 721 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
4h 11m€30–41
Athlone TUS to Dundalk by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone TUS to Dundalk is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone TUS to Dundalk is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone TUS to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from TUS East Campus and arriving at Stapleton Place via Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone TUS 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 50m.
The distance between Athlone TUS and Dundalk is 172 km. The road distance is 136.7 km.
The best way to get from Athlone TUS to Dundalk without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Athlone TUS to Dundalk, including transfers.
Athlone TUS to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from TUS East Campus station.
Athlone TUS to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone TUS to Dundalk is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Athlone TUS, Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from TUS East Campus to Drogheda Bus every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athlone TUS to Dundalk via TUS East Campus, Athlone Stn, Athlone, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 50m.
- 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
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from TUS East Campus to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from TUS East Campus to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone TUS to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Drogheda Bus station.
Athlone TUS to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone TUS to Dundalk is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Athlone TUS to Dundalk.
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