There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Athlone (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Dublin to Athlone (Station) by train
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Athlone (Station) is to train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Athlone (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €21 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Arcadia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Athlone. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Dublin and Athlone (Station) is 129 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Athlone (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €11 - €17.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dublin to Athlone (Station) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Athlone (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Athlone (Station) is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €20 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Athlone (Station), 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 to Athlone (Station) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Dublin to Athlone (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Athlone (Station) is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Dublin to Athlone (Station).
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