There are 4 ways to get from Clondalkin to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portarlington
best- Take the train from Cherry Orchard to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 15m€21–29Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 27m€15–23Bus
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
2h 57m€17–23Drive 115.3 km
- Drive from Clondalkin to Athlonecar 115.3 km
1h 12m€21–30
Clondalkin to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clondalkin to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Clondalkin to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Clondalkin to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Arcadia via Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Clondalkin to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cherry Orchard and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Clondalkin and Athlone is 127 km. The road distance is 115.3 km.
The best way to get from Clondalkin to Athlone without a car is to train via Portarlington which takes 2h 15m and costs €21 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Clondalkin to Athlone, including transfers.
Clondalkin to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Liffey Valley station.
Clondalkin to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cherry Orchard station.
The best way to get from Clondalkin to Athlone is to train via Portarlington which takes 2h 15m and costs €21 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Clondalkin, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Clondalkin to Athlone via Cherry Orchard and Portarlington in around 2h 15m. 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 Cherry Orchard to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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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Booking & Getting There
Clondalkin to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Clondalkin to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clondalkin to Athlone is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Clondalkin to Athlone.
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