There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Alexion by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
1h 44m€33–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SCbus 763
3h 3m€20–25Drive 117.2 km
- Drive from Athlone to Alexioncar 117.2 km
1h 21m€21–30Bus, line 111 bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Barbican Gatebus 190
- Take the bus from Trim to Blanchardstown N3bus 111 / ...
3h 52m€35–46
Athlone to Alexion by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Alexion is to bus which costs €20 - €26 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Alexion is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Alexion. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Alexion via Liffey Valley SC and Blanchardstown SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Alexion. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Athlone and Alexion is 140 km. The road distance is 117.2 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Alexion without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Athlone to Alexion, including transfers.
Athlone to Alexion bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Alexion train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Alexion is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €26 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Alexion, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SC every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- 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 Arcadia to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Alexion bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Athlone to Alexion train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Alexion is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Athlone to Alexion.
There are 1141+ hotels available in Alexion.