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How to get fromHowth to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Howth to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Howth to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 9m
    €15–23

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey St Lowerbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    3h 49m
    €17–23

  3. Drive  137.9 km

    1. Drive from Howth to Athlonecar car 137.9 km
    1h 31m
    €25–35

  4. Bus via Navan

    1. Take the bus from Beresford Place to Navanbus bus Nx / ...
    2. Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    5h 29m
    €37–51

Howth to Athlone by train, foot, and tram

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Howth to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Arcadia via Abbey St Lower and Crampton Quay in around 3h 49m.

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