There are 3 ways to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Vernon Court and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Busáras and arriving at Athlone via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Dublin Ferryport Terminals and Athlone is 143 km. The road distance is 127.7 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €29 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone, including transfers.
Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €29 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Dublin Ferryport Terminals, 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
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 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
Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone.
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