There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Citywest by train, tram, 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.
Athlone to Citywest by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Citywest is to train and tram which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Citywest is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Citywest. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Saggart Cross via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Citywest. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Fortunestown via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Athlone and Citywest is 142 km. The road distance is 119.6 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Citywest without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 6m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Athlone to Citywest, including transfers.
Athlone to Citywest bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Citywest train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Citywest bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Citywest, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Arcadia to Parkgate St every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h.
- 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
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Heuston to Fortunestown
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Luas
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- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Arcadia to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Citywest train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Citywest is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Athlone to Citywest.
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