There are 3 ways to get from Rathfarnham to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Rathfarnham to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rathfarnham to Athlone is to line 16 bus and bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Rathfarnham to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathfarnham to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Rathfarnham and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathfarnham to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Harcourt and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Rathfarnham and Athlone is 138 km. The road distance is 123.6 km.
The best way to get from Rathfarnham to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Rathfarnham to Athlone, including transfers.
Rathfarnham to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Rathfarnham station.
Rathfarnham to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Rathfarnham to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Rathfarnham, 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 Rathfarnham to Arcadia via Westmoreland Street and Crampton Quay in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 (01) 8734222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Rathfarnham to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Rathfarnham to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland Street station.
Rathfarnham to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathfarnham to Athlone is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Rathfarnham to Athlone.
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