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How to get fromDublin to Lough Reeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Lough Ree by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 48m
    €22–30

  2. Bus, line 10062 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Tullamorebus bus 847 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tullamore Kilbeggan Bridge to Athlone TUSbus bus 10062
    4h 30m
    €14–18

  3. Drive 141.3 km

    1. Drive from Dublin to Warren Pointcar car 141.3 km
    1h 34m
    €25–35

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Mullingar Stnbus bus 115 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to TUS North Gatebus bus 819
    5h 15m
    €23–34

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  • Distance: 140.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Lough Ree, 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, you can take a bus from Wellington Quay to Barrymore Roscommon Hodson Bay Hotel via Tullamore, Tullamore Kilbeggan Bridge, Athlone TUS, and Athlone IT in around 4h 30m.

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