There are 5 ways to get from Celbridge to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 22m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Celbridge Main St to Liffey Valley SCbus C4 / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
3h 5m€16–22Drive 105.3 km
- Drive from Celbridge to Athlonecar 105.3 km
1h 6m€18–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chestnut Grove to Heuston Stationbus C4 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 37m€14–20Bus via An Muileann gCearr
- Take the bus from Maynooth Station to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stnbus 819
4h 34m€32–44
Celbridge to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Celbridge to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Celbridge to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Celbridge to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Celbridge Main St and arriving at Arcadia via Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Celbridge to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Celbridge and Athlone is 116 km. The road distance is 105.3 km.
The best way to get from Celbridge to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Celbridge to Athlone, including transfers.
Celbridge to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Celbridge Main St station.
Celbridge to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Celbridge to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Celbridge, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Celbridge Main St to Athlone via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, and Portarlington in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Celbridge Main St to Arcadia via Liffey Valley SC and Liffey Valley in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Hazelhatch to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
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 Celbridge Main St to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Chestnut Grove to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Celbridge Main St to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Maynooth Station to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- +353 (0)44 934 0801
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklwr.ie
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
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More Questions & Answers
Celbridge to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Celbridge to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Celbridge to Athlone is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Celbridge to Athlone.
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