There are 3 ways to get from Malahide to Athlone by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Malahide to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 45m€15–23Line 102 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Malahide Stn to Airport Zone 15bus 102
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763
4h 3m€17–23Drive 135 km
- Drive from Malahide to Athlonecar 135 km
1h 27m€24–34
Malahide to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malahide to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Malahide to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Malahide to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Malahide Stn and arriving at Arcadia via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Malahide to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Malahide and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Malahide and Athlone is 147 km. The road distance is 135 km.
The best way to get from Malahide to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Malahide to Athlone, including transfers.
Malahide to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Malahide Stn station.
Malahide to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Malahide station.
The best way to get from Malahide to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can line 102 bus and bus, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Malahide, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Malahide to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Malahide Stn to Arcadia via Airport Zone 11 in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Malahide to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
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
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Malahide Stn to Airport Zone 15
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Malahide to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Airport Zone 15 station.
Malahide to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malahide to Athlone is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Malahide to Athlone.
There are 73+ hotels available in Athlone.