There are 4 ways to get from Dunboyne to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
3h 16m€20–37Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dunboyne to Docklandstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 22m€15–23Drive 107.9 km
- Drive from Dunboyne to Athlonecar 107.9 km
1h 11m€19–28Line 109 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Bracetown to Navanbus 109
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
3h 59m€41–56
Dunboyne to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunboyne to Athlone is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dunboyne to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunboyne to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dunboyne NS and arriving at Arcadia via Westend Office Park and Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunboyne to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dunboyne and arriving at Athlone via Spencer Dock and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Dunboyne and Athlone is 130 km. The road distance is 107.9 km.
The best way to get from Dunboyne to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €19 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Dunboyne to Athlone, including transfers.
Dunboyne to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Liffey Valley station.
Dunboyne to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dunboyne station.
The best way to get from Dunboyne to Athlone is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Dunboyne, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunboyne to Athlone via Docklands, Spencer Dock, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dunboyne to Docklands
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
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 Liffey Valley to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Bracetown to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Navan to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Dunboyne to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Dunboyne to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Docklands station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunboyne to Athlone is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Dunboyne to Athlone.
There are 70+ hotels available in Athlone.