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How to get fromBlessington to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blessington to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 885 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Blessington to Sallins Stationbus bus 885 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sallins to Athlonetrain train Ic
    2h 54m
    €12–18

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tallaght Luas to Liffey Valley SCbus bus W2
    2. Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus bus 763
    3h 55m
    €20–26

  3. Drive  115.5 km

    1. Drive from Blessington to Athlonecar car 115.5 km
    1h 33m
    €20–29

  4. Line 885 bus, train via Portarlington

    1. Take the bus from Blessington Business Park to Sallins Stationbus bus 885 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sallins to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 24m
    €13–20

  5. Line 65 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Blessington to Poolbeg Stbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Beresford Place to Navanbus bus Nx
    3. Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    6h 3m
    €37–51

Blessington to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Blessington, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Blessington to Arcadia via Tallaght Luas, Liffey Valley SC, and Liffey Valley in around 3h 55m.

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