There are 3 ways to get from Greystones to Athlone by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Greystones to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 11m€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Greystones to Tara Streetbus 934
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 59mDrive 150.2 km
- Drive from Greystones to Athlonecar 150.2 km
1h 38m€27–38
Greystones to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greystones to Athlone is to train which costs €15 - €25 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Greystones to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Greystones to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Greystones and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Greystones to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Greystones and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Greystones and Athlone is 161 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.
The best way to get from Greystones to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Greystones to Athlone, including transfers.
Greystones to Athlone bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Greystones station.
Greystones to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Greystones station.
The best way to get from Greystones to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Greystones, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Greystones to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greystones to Arcadia via Tara Street and Crampton Quay in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Greystones to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–6
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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Greystones to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- 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
Greystones to Athlone bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Greystones to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greystones to Athlone is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Greystones to Athlone.
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