There are 3 ways to get from Knocklyon to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Knocklyon to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knocklyon to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €24 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Knocklyon to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Knocklyon to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Knocklyon Shop Cntr and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Knocklyon to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Red Cow and arriving at Athlone via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Knocklyon and Athlone is 143 km. The road distance is 123.9 km.
The best way to get from Knocklyon to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Knocklyon to Athlone, including transfers.
Knocklyon to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Knocklyon Shop Cntr station.
Knocklyon to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Knocklyon to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €14 - €24. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Knocklyon, 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, you can take a bus from Knocklyon Shop Cntr to Arcadia via Eden Quay and Crampton Quay in around 3h 45m.
- 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 Knocklyon Shop Cntr to Eden Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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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More Questions & Answers
Knocklyon to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Eden Quay station.
Knocklyon to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knocklyon to Athlone is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Knocklyon to Athlone.
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