There are 3 ways to get from Drumcondra to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Drumcondra to Athlone by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drumcondra to Athlone is to train which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Drumcondra to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Drumcondra to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Botanic Ave and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Drumcondra to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Connolly and arriving at Athlone via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Drumcondra and Athlone is 132 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.
The best way to get from Drumcondra to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Drumcondra to Athlone, including transfers.
Drumcondra to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Drumcondra to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Drumcondra to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Drumcondra, IE-D, 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
- irishrail.ie
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 Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Drumcondra to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Drumcondra to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drumcondra to Athlone is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Drumcondra to Athlone.
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