There are 4 ways to get from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Clonsilla to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 10m€15–23Bus
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
3h 31m€20–26Drive 113.6 km
- Drive from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlonecar 113.6 km
1h 11m€21–30Bus via Navan
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 27m€36–49
Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone by foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonsilla (Station) station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Clonsilla Station and arriving at Arcadia via Blanchardstown SC and Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Clonsilla and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Clonsilla (Station) and Athlone is 146 km. The road distance is 113.6 km.
The best way to get from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone, including transfers.
Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Liffey Valley station.
Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Clonsilla station.
The best way to get from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Clonsilla (Station), Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone via Clonsilla, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 10m. 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 Clonsilla to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Navan to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Clonsilla (Station) to Athlone.
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