There are 5 ways to get from Leixlip to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Our Lady's Nativity to Heuston Stationbus 52 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 55m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
3h€17–23Drive 105.5 km
- Drive from Leixlip to Athlonecar 105.5 km
1h 3m€18–26Train
- Take the train from Hazelhatch to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 21m€14–20Bus via Navan
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
4h 28m€35–48
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 55m.
The fastest way to get from Leixlip to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €18 - €26.
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.
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 3h 21m.
The distance between Leixlip and Athlone is 144 km. The road distance is 105.5 km.
The best way to get from Leixlip to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 55m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 bus which takes 3h and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Leixlip, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highfield Park to Athlone via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, and Portarlington in around 3h 21m.
- 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
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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Our Lady's Nativity to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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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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