There are 3 ways to get from Booterstown to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Booterstown to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Booterstown to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Booterstown to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Booterstown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Grotto Avenue and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Booterstown to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Booterstown and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Booterstown and Athlone is 137 km. The road distance is 128 km.
The best way to get from Booterstown to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Booterstown to Athlone, including transfers.
Booterstown to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Grotto Avenue station.
Booterstown to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Booterstown to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Booterstown, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grotto Avenue to Arcadia via Aston Quay and Crampton Quay in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Grotto Avenue to Aston Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Booterstown to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Aston Quay station.
Booterstown to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Booterstown to Athlone is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Booterstown to Athlone.
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