There are 4 ways to get from Shankill to Athlone by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shankill to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 18m€15–23Bus
- Take the bus from Stonebridge Close to Westmoreland Streetbus E1
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 56m€17–23Drive 139.7 km
- Drive from Shankill to Athlonecar 139.7 km
1h 27m€24–35Bus via Navan
- Take the bus from Stonebridge Close to Broadstonebus E1
- Take the bus from Broadstone to Navanbus Nx
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stnbus 190
5h 41m€37–51
Shankill to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shankill to Athlone is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Shankill to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shankill to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Stonebridge Close and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Shankill to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Shankill and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Shankill and Athlone is 150 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Shankill to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Shankill to Athlone, including transfers.
Shankill to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Stonebridge Close station.
Shankill to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Shankill station.
The best way to get from Shankill to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Shankill, IE-D, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Shankill to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stonebridge Close to Arcadia via Westmoreland Street and Crampton Quay in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Shankill to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
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 Stonebridge Close to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Stonebridge Close to Broadstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Shankill to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland Street station.
Shankill to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shankill to Athlone is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Shankill to Athlone.
There are 75+ hotels available in Athlone.









