There are 4 ways to get from Donabate to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Donabate to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 48m€15–23Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadiabus 760 / ...
4h 1m€20–26Drive 138.4 km
- Drive from Donabate to Athlonecar 138.4 km
1h 26m€24–34Bus via Drogheda Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
5h 7m€38–55
Donabate to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donabate to Athlone is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Donabate to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Donabate to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Chapel View and arriving at Arcadia via Swords Village and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Donabate to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Donabate and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Donabate and Athlone is 150 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.
The best way to get from Donabate to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Donabate to Athlone, including transfers.
Donabate to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 13 station.
Donabate to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Donabate station.
The best way to get from Donabate to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €27 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Donabate, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Donabate to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadia every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Donabate to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Donabate to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Donabate to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donabate to Athlone is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Donabate to Athlone.
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