There are 3 ways to get from Dalkey to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dalkey to Tara Streettrain 700 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 47m€15–23Line 929 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Dalkey to Tara Streetbus 929 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 34mDrive 138.9 km
- Drive from Dalkey to Athlonecar 138.9 km
1h 30m€25–36
Dalkey to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalkey to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Dalkey to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dalkey and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalkey to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dalkey and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Dalkey and Athlone is 145 km. The road distance is 138.9 km.
The best way to get from Dalkey to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Dalkey to Athlone, including transfers.
Dalkey to Athlone bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dalkey station.
Dalkey to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dalkey station.
The best way to get from Dalkey to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can line 929 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Dalkey, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dalkey to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dalkey to Arcadia via Tara Street and Crampton Quay in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dalkey to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Dalkey to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- 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
Dalkey to Athlone bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Dalkey to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalkey to Athlone is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Dalkey to Athlone.
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