There are 4 ways to get from Citywest to Athlone by tram, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Fortunestown to Heustontram Red
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 56m€13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus 763
3h 12m€17–23Drive 117.7 km
- Drive from Citywest to Athlonecar 117.7 km
1h 13m€21–30Bus via An Muileann gCearr
- Take the bus from Citywest Rd N to Maynooth Stationbus W6
- Take the bus from Maynooth Station to Mullingar Stnbus 115
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stnbus 819
5h 14m€32–44
Citywest to Athlone by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Citywest to Athlone is to tram and train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Citywest to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Citywest to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Saggart Cross and arriving at Arcadia via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
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 56m.
The distance between Citywest and Athlone is 142 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Citywest to Athlone without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 56m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Citywest to Athlone, including transfers.
Citywest to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Heuston Station.
Citywest to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, depart from Fortunestown station.
Citywest to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
What companies run services between Citywest, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Heuston Station to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- [email protected]
- Website
- Luas
Tram from Fortunestown to Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Luas
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- 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 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Heuston Station to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Citywest Rd N to Maynooth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Maynooth Station to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
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Booking & Getting There
Citywest to Athlone train services, operated by Luas, arrive at Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Citywest to Athlone is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Citywest to Athlone.
There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.