There are 4 ways to get from Leixlip to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 30m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
3h 3m€17–23Drive 105.5 km
- Drive from Leixlip to Athlonecar 105.5 km
1h 3m€19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Our Lady's Nativity to Heuston Stationbus 52 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 32m€14–20
Leixlip to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leixlip to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Leixlip to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Leixlip to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Our Lady's Nativity and arriving at Arcadia via Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Leixlip to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Leixlip and Athlone is 120 km. The road distance is 105.5 km.
The best way to get from Leixlip to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Leixlip to Athlone, including transfers.
Leixlip to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Liffey Valley station.
Leixlip to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.
The best way to get from Leixlip to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Leixlip, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Highfield Park to Athlone via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, and Portarlington in around 2h 30m. 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 Hazelhatch to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
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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More Questions & Answers
Leixlip to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Leixlip to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leixlip to Athlone is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Leixlip to Athlone.
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