There are 4 ways to get from Castleknock to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Line 37 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Castleknock to Inns Quaybus 37
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 34m€17–23Line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Castleknock to Bachelors Walkbus 37
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 27m€17–23Drive 117.8 km
- Drive from Castleknock to Athlonecar 117.8 km
1h 11m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 20m€36–49
Castleknock to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castleknock to Athlone is to line 37 bus and train which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Castleknock to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Castleknock to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Castleknock and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Castleknock and Athlone is 140 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Castleknock to Athlone without a car is to line 37 bus and train which takes 2h 34m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Castleknock to Athlone, including transfers.
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Castleknock station.
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castleknock to Athlone is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Castleknock to Athlone.
There are 81+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Castleknock, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castleknock to Arcadia via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 3h 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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Castleknock to Inns Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Castleknock to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Navan to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
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