There are 4 ways to get from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney by bus, train, or car
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Line 837 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Austin Friars St to Tullamorebus 837
- Take the bus from Tullamore to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 830
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowneybus 831
4h 19m€13–21Train
- Take the train from Mullingar to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
4h 34m€20–32Drive 89.8 km
- Drive from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowneycar 89.8 km
1h 25m€16–22Bus
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
6h 8m€26–39
Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney is to line 837 bus and bus which costs €13 - €22 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Austin Friars St and arriving at Rathdowney via Tullamore and Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Mullingar and arriving at Ballybrophy via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Mullingar (Station) and Rathdowney is 120 km. The road distance is 89.8 km.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney without a car is to line 837 bus and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €13 - €22.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney, including transfers.
Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Austin Friars St station.
Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mullingar station.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney is to line 837 bus and bus which takes 4h 19m and costs €13 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Mullingar (Station), Ireland and Rathdowney, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney via Austin Friars St, Tullamore, and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mullingar to Rathdowney via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Ballybrophy, and Ballybrophy in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mullingar to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Austin Friars St to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Tullamore to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowney
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Tullamore to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €3–5
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Rathdowney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Athlone Stn to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
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More Questions & Answers
Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Tullamore station.
Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Mullingar (Station) to Rathdowney.
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