There are 4 ways to get from Castleknock to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 1m€14–22Line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Castleknock to Bachelors Walkbus 37
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 29m€17–23Drive 117.8 km
- Drive from Castleknock to Athlonecar 117.8 km
1h 11m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 27m€36–49
Castleknock to Athlone by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castleknock to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Castleknock to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €20 - €30.
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 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Castleknock to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Castleknock and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Castleknock and Athlone is 142 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Castleknock to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Castleknock to Athlone, including transfers.
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Castleknock station.
Castleknock to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Castleknock to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Castleknock, 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 Castleknock to Arcadia via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 3h 29m.
- 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 Castleknock to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Navan to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Castleknock to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone 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 70+ hotels available in Athlone.