There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Dromoland Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain Ic
3h 36m€22–32Drive 117.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Dromoland Castlecar 117.4 km
1h 27m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Oranmore Northbus 763
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Clarecastlebus 51
4h 4m€26–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ennis Stationbus 51
4h 14m€33–46
Athlone to Dromoland Castle by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Dromoland Castle is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Dromoland Castle is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Dromoland Castle. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Newmarket-on-Fergus via Oranmore North and Clarecastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Dromoland Castle. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Ennis via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Athlone and Dromoland Castle is 128 km. The road distance is 117.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dromoland Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Athlone to Dromoland Castle, including transfers.
Athlone to Dromoland Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Dromoland Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dromoland Castle is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Dromoland Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Dromoland Castle via Athenry, Ennis, Ennis B na Trócaire, and Newmarket-on-Fergus in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Dromoland Castle via Oranmore North, Clarecastle, and Newmarket-on-Fergus in around 4h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Arcadia to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Oranmore North to Clarecastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Dromoland Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Oranmore North station.
Athlone to Dromoland Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Dromoland Castle is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Athlone to Dromoland Castle.
There are 154+ hotels available in Dromoland Castle.