There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Portmarnock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2h 19m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Villagebus H2
3h 21m€18–23Drive 135.2 km
- Drive from Athlone to Portmarnockcar 135.2 km
1h 26m€23–33Bus, line 102 bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Navanbus 190
- Take the bus from Navan R147 to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Portmarnock Villagebus 102
5h 11m€38–49
Athlone to Portmarnock by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Portmarnock is to train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Portmarnock is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Portmarnock Village via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Portmarnock. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Portmarnock via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Athlone and Portmarnock is 143 km. The road distance is 135.2 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Portmarnock without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Athlone to Portmarnock, including transfers.
Athlone to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Portmarnock is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €23 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Portmarnock, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Portmarnock Village via Bachelors Walk and Abbey St Lower in around 3h 21m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Navan R147 to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–19
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Portmarnock Village
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Portmarnock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athlone to Portmarnock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Portmarnock is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Athlone to Portmarnock.
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