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 / ...
4h 51m€45–65Drive 160.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Monkslandcar 160.4 km
2h 17m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
5h 32m€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 28m
Athlone to Monksland by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Monksland is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Monksland is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €27 - €40.
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 32m.
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 4h 51m.
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 4h 51m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 4h 51m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Monksland, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Galtrimsland via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, Stapleton Place, and Dundalk Bus Stn in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Golden Island to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- 046-9074830
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklmf.ie
Bus from Navan to Drogheda Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinklmf.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Drogheda Inst to Galtrimsland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
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More Questions & Answers
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 305+ hotels available in Monksland.