There are 4 ways to get from Dublin City University to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from St Mobhi Road to Heuston Stationbus N2
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 46m€13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 29m€17–23Drive 125.6 km
- Drive from Dublin City University to Athlonecar 125.6 km
1h 20m€22–31Bus via Navan
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 47m€35–48
Dublin City University to Athlone by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin City University to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin City University to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin City University to Athlone. However, there are services departing from DCU Ballymun Road and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Dublin City University and Athlone is 148 km. The road distance is 125.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin City University to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 46m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Dublin City University to Athlone, including transfers.
Dublin City University to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin City University to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin City University to Athlone is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Dublin City University to Athlone.
There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Dublin City University, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
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
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from St Mobhi Road to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Navan to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
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