There are 4 ways to get from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portarlington
best- Take the train from Clondalkin to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 8m€12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
2h 57m€17–23Drive 113.8 km
- Drive from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlonecar 113.8 km
1h 10m€20–28Train
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 12m€13–20
Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone is to train via Portarlington which costs €12 - €18 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from St Ronan's Avenue and arriving at Arcadia via Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Clondalkin and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Clondalkin/Fonthill Station and Athlone is 121 km. The road distance is 113.8 km.
The best way to get from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone without a car is to train via Portarlington which takes 2h 8m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone, including transfers.
Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Liffey Valley station.
Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Clondalkin station.
The best way to get from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone is to train via Portarlington which takes 2h 8m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Clondalkin/Fonthill Station, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Clondalkin to Athlone via Portarlington in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Clondalkin to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
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 Liffey Valley to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Clondalkin/Fonthill Station to Athlone.
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