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 Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 46m€15–23Bus
- Take the bus from Dun Laoghaire SC to Westmoreland Streetbus E2 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
4h 13m€20–26Drive 138.9 km
- Drive from Dalkey to Athlonecar 138.9 km
1h 30m€25–35
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 46m.
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 Hyde Road and arriving at Arcadia via Dun Laoghaire SC and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
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 46m.
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 46m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Dalkey to Athlone, including transfers.
Dalkey to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Dun Laoghaire SC 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 46m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 13m.
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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hyde Road to Arcadia via Dun Laoghaire SC, Westmoreland Street, and Crampton Quay in around 4h 13m.
- 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
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Dun Laoghaire SC to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Dalkey to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland 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.
There are 73+ hotels available in Athlone.