There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Monksland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
3h 30m€55–76Drive 160.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Monkslandcar 160.4 km
2h 17m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
5h 24m€46–66Bus, line 188 bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Navanbus 190
- Take the bus from Navan to Drogheda Instbus 188
- Take the bus from Drogheda Inst to Galtrimslandbus
6h 21m
Athlone to Monksland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Monksland is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Monksland is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Monksland. However, there are services departing from Golden Island and arriving at Monksland via Drogheda Bus and Dundalk Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Monksland. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Athlone and Monksland is 240 km. The road distance is 160.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Monksland without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Athlone to Monksland, including transfers.
Athlone to Monksland bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Monksland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Monksland is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Monksland, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Monksland via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- 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 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Golden Island to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Monksland bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Drogheda Bus station.
Athlone to Monksland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Monksland is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Athlone to Monksland.
There are 299+ hotels available in Monksland.