There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Skerries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Skerriestrain special train / ...
2h 50m€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerriesbus 33A
4h 20m€18–24Drive 149.6 km
- Drive from Athlone to Skerriescar 149.6 km
1h 36m€26–37Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey St Lower to Skerriesbus 33 / ...
3h 45m€16–21Bus via Drogheda Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190
4h 39m€37–50
Athlone to Skerries by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Skerries is to train and line 33 bus which costs €15 - €22 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Skerries is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Skerries via Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Skerries. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Skerries via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Athlone and Skerries is 161 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Skerries without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Athlone to Skerries, including transfers.
Athlone to Skerries bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Skerries is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Skerries, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Skerries via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., and Tara Street in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Skerries via Airport Zone 15 in around 4h 20m.
- 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 Tara Street to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–6
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 Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 15 to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Abbey St Lower to Skerries
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Skerries bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Skerries train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Skerries is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Athlone to Skerries.
There are 150+ hotels available in Skerries.









