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How to get fromPortmarnock to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 7m
    €14–22

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portmarnock Village to Abbey St Lowerbus bus H2
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    3h 49m
    €17–23

  3. Drive  133.9 km

    1. Drive from Portmarnock to Athlonecar car 133.9 km
    1h 25m
    €24–34

  4. Bus via Navan

    1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Navan R147bus bus 109A
    2. Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    6h
    €37–49

Portmarnock to Athlone by train, foot, and tram

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portmarnock Village to Arcadia via Abbey St Lower and Crampton Quay in around 3h 49m.

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