There are 3 ways to get from Dublin Port to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Dublin Port to Athlone by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Port to Athlone is to train which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Port to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Port to Athlone. However, there are services departing from East Wall Rd and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Port to Athlone. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Athlone via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Dublin Port and Athlone is 133 km. The road distance is 125.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Dublin Port to Athlone, including transfers.
Dublin Port to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin Port to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin Port to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €25 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Dublin Port, 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
Dublin Port to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Dublin Port to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Port to Athlone is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Dublin Port to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.