There are 3 ways to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone by foot and train
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The cheapest way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone is to train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone. However, there are services departing from South Circular Road and arriving at Arcadia via Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Athlone. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Kilmainham Gaol and Athlone is 130 km. The road distance is 118.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €11 - €17.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Liffey Valley station.
Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland and Athlone, 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, Citylink operates a bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
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Booking & Getting There
Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Kilmainham Gaol to Athlone.
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