There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Blessington by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 885 bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Sallinstrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Sallins Station to Blessington Bsn Pkbus 885 / ...
2h 34m€12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SCbus 763
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley SC to Tallaght Luasbus W2
3h 53m€20–25Drive 117.3 km
- Drive from Athlone to Blessingtoncar 117.3 km
1h 34m€21–29Train, line 885 bus via Portarlington
- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Sallinstrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Sallins Station to Blessingtonbus 885 / ...
3h 23m€12–20Bus, line 65 bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Navanbus 190
- Take the bus from Navan to Irish Lifebus Nx
- Take the bus from Poolbeg St to Blessingtonbus 65
5h 58m€37–50
Athlone to Blessington by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Blessington is to train and line 885 bus which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Blessington is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Blessington via Liffey Valley SC and Tallaght Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Athlone and Blessington is 117 km. The road distance is 117.3 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Blessington without a car is to train and line 885 bus which takes 2h 34m and costs €11 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Athlone to Blessington, including transfers.
Athlone to Blessington bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Blessington bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Blessington is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Athlone to Blessington.
There are 232+ hotels available in Blessington.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Blessington, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arcadia to Blessington via Liffey Valley SC and Tallaght Luas in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Bus from Sallins Station to Blessington Bsn Pk
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Sallins Station to Blessington
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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