There are 4 ways to get from Carlingford to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 38m€62–82Drive 161.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Carlingford to Athlonecar 161.2 km
2h 23m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
5h 46m€48–71Bus, line 188 bus
- Take the bus from Carlingford to Drogheda Instbus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Institute to Navanbus 188
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
6h 29m
Carlingford to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlingford to Athlone is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Carlingford to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlingford to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Carlingford and arriving at Athlone Stn via Dundalk Bus Stn and Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlingford to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Carlingford and Athlone is 243 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Carlingford to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Carlingford to Athlone, including transfers.
Carlingford to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Carlingford to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carlingford to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Carlingford, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Carlingford to Athlone via Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Navan to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Carlingford to Drogheda Inst
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- 046-9074830
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklmf.ie
Bus from Drogheda Institute to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinklmf.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlingford to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Carlingford to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlingford to Athlone is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Carlingford to Athlone.
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