There are 3 ways to get from Howth to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot St Eastbus 6 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 56m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey St Lowerbus 6 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 46m€17–23Drive 137.9 km
- Drive from Howth to Athlonecar 137.9 km
1h 31m€24–34
Howth to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howth to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Howth and Athlone is 146 km. The road distance is 137.9 km.
The best way to get from Howth to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 56m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Howth to Athlone, including transfers.
Howth to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Main Street Howth station.
Howth to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Abbey St Lower station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Athlone is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Howth to Athlone.
There are 81+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Arcadia via Abbey St Lower and Crampton Quay in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot St East
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey St Lower
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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