There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Castleblayney by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayneybus 32
4h 22m€30–42Drive 131.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Castleblayneycar 131.9 km
1h 52m€23–33Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus 32
4h 43m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 57m€46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Castleblayneybus 182
5h 22m€38–53
Athlone to Castleblayney by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Castleblayney is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Castleblayney is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Castleblayney. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Castleblayney via Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Castleblayney. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Athlone and Castleblayney is 238 km. The road distance is 131.9 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Castleblayney without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Athlone to Castleblayney, including transfers.
Athlone to Castleblayney bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Castleblayney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Castleblayney is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 43m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Castleblayney, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Arcadia to Castleblayney via Airport Zone 11 and Airport Zone 12 in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Castleblayney via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, Stapleton Place, and Dundalk Bus Stn in around 4h 57m.
- 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 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Castleblayney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–22
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Castleblayney bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Castleblayney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Castleblayney is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Athlone to Castleblayney.
There are 101+ hotels available in Castleblayney.