There are 3 ways to get from Clontarf to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Clontarf to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
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The cheapest way to get from Clontarf to Athlone is to train which costs €13 - €22 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Clontarf to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Clontarf to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Clontarf Village and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Clontarf to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Killester and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Clontarf and Athlone is 136 km. The road distance is 127.2 km.
The best way to get from Clontarf to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €13 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Clontarf to Athlone, including transfers.
Clontarf to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Clontarf to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Clontarf to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €13 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Clontarf, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- 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 Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Clontarf to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Clontarf to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clontarf to Athlone is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Clontarf to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.