What is the cheapest way to get from Citywest to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Citywest to Athlone is to tram and train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Citywest to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Citywest to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Citywest and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Citywest to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kingswood Road and arriving at Arcadia via Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Citywest and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Citywest to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Fortunestown and arriving at Athlone via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Citywest to Athlone?

The distance between Citywest and Athlone is 142 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.

How do I travel from Citywest to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Citywest to Athlone without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 31m and costs €13 - €20.

How long does it take to get from Citywest to Athlone?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Citywest to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Citywest to Athlone bus from?

Citywest to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Kingswood Road station.

Where do I catch the Citywest to Athlone train from?

Citywest to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, depart from Fortunestown station.

Where does the Citywest to Athlone bus arrive?

Citywest to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.

Where does the Citywest to Athlone train arrive?

Citywest to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Heuston station.

Can I drive from Citywest to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Citywest to Athlone is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Citywest to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.

Citywest to Athlone - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Citywest to Athlone by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Fortunestown to Heustontram Red
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 31m
€13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingswood Road to Liffey Valley SCbus W4
2. Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
3h 6m
€16–22
Drive 117.7 km
1. Drive from Citywest to Athlonecar 117.7 km
1h 13m
€21–30

Citywest to Athlone by tram and train

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 141.6 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Citywest, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kingswood Road to Arcadia via Liffey Valley SC and Liffey Valley in around 3h 6m.

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