There are 4 ways to get from Monksland to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 54m€45–65Drive 157.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Monksland to Athlonecar 157.5 km
2h 19m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
5h 38m€47–69Bus, line 188 bus
- Take the bus from Galtrimsland to Drogheda Instbus
- Take the bus from Drogheda Institute to Navanbus 188
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
6h 22m
Monksland to Athlone by bus, foot, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monksland to Athlone is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Monksland to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monksland to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Monksland and arriving at Athlone Stn via Dundalk Bus Stn and Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Monksland to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Monksland and Athlone is 240 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.
The best way to get from Monksland to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Monksland to Athlone, including transfers.
Monksland to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Monksland to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Monksland to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Monksland, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Monksland to Athlone via Dundalk Bus Stn, Saint Malachy's Vil, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
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 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
Bus from Navan to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Monksland to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Monksland to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monksland to Athlone is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Monksland to Athlone.
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