What is the cheapest way to get from Lucan to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Lucan to Athlone is to bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucan to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Lucan to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Lucan and Athlone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lucan Spa Hotel and arriving at Arcadia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lucan and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Lucan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Athlone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Lucan to Athlone?

The distance between Lucan and Athlone is 111 km. The road distance is 108.6 km.

How do I travel from Lucan to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Lucan to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs €13 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Lucan to Athlone?

The bus from Lucan Spa Hotel to Arcadia takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Lucan to Athlone bus from?

Lucan to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Lucan Spa Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Lucan to Athlone train from?

Lucan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.

Train or bus from Lucan to Athlone?

The best way to get from Lucan to Athlone is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs €13 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Lucan to Athlone bus arrive?

Lucan to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.

Where does the Lucan to Athlone train arrive?

Lucan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.

Can I drive from Lucan to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucan to Athlone is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Lucan to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 77+ hotels available in Athlone.

Lucan to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lucan to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Lucan Spa Hotel to Arcadiabus 763
1h 35m
€13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 20m
€14–20
Drive 108.6 km
1. Drive from Lucan to Athlonecar 108.6 km
1h 5m
€19–27
Train via Portarlington
1. Take the train from Adamstown to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 33m
€13–20

Lucan to Athlone by bus

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Distance: 110.9 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Lucan, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Lucan Spa Hotel to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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