There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Newgrange by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Newgrange is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Newgrange is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Newgrange. However, there are services departing from Golden Island and arriving at Brú na Bóinne via Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Newgrange. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Athlone and Newgrange is 193 km. The road distance is 120.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Newgrange without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Athlone to Newgrange, including transfers.
Athlone to Newgrange bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Newgrange train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Newgrange is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Newgrange, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Newgrange via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, and Drogheda in around 3h 25m. 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
- 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 Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Newgrange bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Drogheda Bus station.
Athlone to Newgrange train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Newgrange is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Athlone to Newgrange.
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