There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Howth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain Ic / ...
2h 28m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Main Street Howthbus 6 / ...
3h 14m€18–23Drive 139.1 km
- Drive from Athlone to Howthcar 139.1 km
1h 32m€25–35Bus via Trim
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Barbican Gatebus 190
- Take the bus from Trim to Dublin Busárasbus 111 / ...
4h 33m€36–47
Athlone to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Howth is to train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Howth is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Howth. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Howth. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Howth via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Athlone and Howth is 145 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Howth without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Athlone to Howth, including transfers.
Athlone to Howth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Howth is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €23 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Howth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Main Street Howth via Bachelors Walk and Abbey St Lower in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Howth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athlone to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Howth is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Athlone to Howth.
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