There are 2 ways to get from Athlone to County Meath by bus or car
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Athlone to County Meath by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Athlone to County Meath is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to County Meath is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €18 - €27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Golden Island and arriving at Blackcastle. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Athlone and County Meath is 108 km. The road distance is 106.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to County Meath without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs €20 - €28.
The bus from Golden Island to Blackcastle takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Athlone to County Meath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to County Meath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Blackcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to County Meath is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Athlone to County Meath.
There are 164+ hotels available in County Meath.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and County Meath, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Golden Island to Blackcastle every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Blackcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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