There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Rathmines by train, bus, or car
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Athlone to Rathmines by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Rathmines is to train which costs €13 - €21 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Rathmines is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Military Road via Parkgate St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Rathmines. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Charlemont via Heuston and Marlborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Athlone and Rathmines is 133 km. The road distance is 124.1 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Rathmines without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Athlone to Rathmines, including transfers.
Athlone to Rathmines bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Rathmines is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €23 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Rathmines, 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, Citylink operates a bus from Arcadia to Parkgate St every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h.
- 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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Arcadia to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Rathmines bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Athlone to Rathmines train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Rathmines is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Athlone to Rathmines.
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