There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Carlingford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 34m€60–86Drive 164.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Carlingfordcar 164.2 km
2h 21m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
5h 53m€48–68Bus, line 188 bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Navanbus 190
- Take the bus from Navan to Drogheda Instbus 188
- Take the bus from Drogheda Inst to Carlingfordbus
6h 30m
Athlone to Carlingford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Carlingford is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Carlingford is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Golden Island and arriving at Carlingford via Drogheda Bus and Dundalk Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Carlingford. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Athlone and Carlingford is 244 km. The road distance is 164.2 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Carlingford without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Athlone to Carlingford, including transfers.
Athlone to Carlingford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Carlingford is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Carlingford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Carlingford via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 9m.
- 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 Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Golden Island to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- 046-9074830
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklmf.ie
Bus from Navan to Drogheda Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinklmf.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Drogheda Inst to Carlingford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Carlingford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Drogheda Bus station.
Athlone to Carlingford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Carlingford is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Athlone to Carlingford.
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