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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlestown to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ardee N33 to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 32m
    €35–61

  2. Drive 122.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlestown to Athlonecar car 122.6 km
    1h 49m
    €21–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tallanstown to Mullingar Stnbus bus 167
    2. Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Golden Islandbus bus 819
    4h 9m
    €33–46

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 35m
    €54–72

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Ardee N33 to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus bus 763
    4h 19m
    €38–51

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    4h 53m
    €45–63

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charlestown to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 209.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Charlestown, IE-LH, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Charlestown to Golden Island via Tallanstown and Mullingar Stn in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charlestown to Athlone via Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 35m.

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