There are 3 ways to get from Rathmines to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Rathmines to Athlone by tram and train
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The cheapest way to get from Rathmines to Athlone is to train which costs €13 - €21 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rathmines to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €21 - €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 Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Rathmines to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Charlemont and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Rathmines and Athlone is 133 km. The road distance is 122.5 km.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Rathmines to Athlone, including transfers.
Rathmines to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Rathmines to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Rathmines to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Rathmines, 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, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- 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 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Rathmines to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Rathmines to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone 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 71+ hotels available in Athlone.