There are 5 ways to get from Castleblayney to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 55m€29–42Drive 131 km
cheapest- Drive from Castleblayney to Athlonecar 131 km
1h 51m€23–33Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Castleblayney to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
4h 39m€31–43Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 27m€45–66Bus
- Take the bus from Castleblayney to Drogheda Busbus 182
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
5h 19m€39–56
Castleblayney to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castleblayney to Athlone is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Castleblayney to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castleblayney to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Castleblayney and arriving at Arcadia via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Castleblayney to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Castleblayney and Athlone is 240 km. The road distance is 131 km.
The best way to get from Castleblayney to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Castleblayney to Athlone, including transfers.
Castleblayney to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Castleblayney station.
Castleblayney to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Castleblayney to Athlone is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 39m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Castleblayney, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castleblayney to Arcadia via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Airport Zone 13 in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castleblayney to Athlone via Dundalk Bus Stn, Stapleton Place, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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
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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Castleblayney to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castleblayney to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–22
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Castleblayney to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Castleblayney to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castleblayney to Athlone is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Castleblayney to Athlone.
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