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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Busárasbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 55m
    €29–43

  2. Drive  131 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castleblayney to Athlonecar car 131 km
    1h 51m
    €23–34

  3. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus bus 763
    4h 43m
    €32–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 1m
    €46–66

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Road to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 176
    2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
    5h 50m

Castleblayney to Athlone by bus, tram, and train

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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 11 in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castleblayney to Athlone via Dundalk Bus Stn, Saint Malachy's Vil, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 1m.

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