There are 3 ways to get from Rathdrum to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rathdrum to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 40m€18–28Line 183 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rathdrum to Ashfordbus 183
- Take the bus from Ashford to Liffey Valley SCbus
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
4h 37m€21–30Drive 147.1 km
- Drive from Rathdrum to Athlonecar 147.1 km
2h 4m€26–38
Rathdrum to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathdrum to Athlone is to train which costs €18 - €28 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rathdrum to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathdrum to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Arcadia via Ashford and Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathdrum to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Rathdrum and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Rathdrum and Athlone is 194 km. The road distance is 147.1 km.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Rathdrum to Athlone, including transfers.
Rathdrum to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Rathdrum station.
Rathdrum to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Rathdrum station.
The best way to get from Rathdrum to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can line 183 bus and bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Rathdrum, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Rathdrum to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rathdrum to Arcadia via Ashford, Liffey Valley SC, and Liffey Valley in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Rathdrum to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Bus from Rathdrum to Ashford
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Ashford to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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Booking & Getting There
Rathdrum to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Ashford station.
Rathdrum to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathdrum to Athlone is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Rathdrum to Athlone.
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