There are 3 ways to get from Rathmines to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Rathmines to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Athlone is to line 80 bus and train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €20 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cathal Brugha Brrks and arriving at Arcadia via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Rathmines and Athlone is 134 km. The road distance is 122.5 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Athlone without a car is to line 80 bus and train which takes 2h 24m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Rathmines to Athlone, including transfers.
Rathmines to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Heuston Station.
Rathmines to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathmines to Athlone is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Rathmines to Athlone.
There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Heuston Station to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- 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 Cathal Brugha Brrks to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
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