What is the cheapest way to get from Skerries to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Skerries to Athlone is to line 33 bus and train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skerries to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Skerries to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Skerries and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Skerries to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Skerries and arriving at Arcadia via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Skerries and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Skerries to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Skerries and arriving at Athlone via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Skerries to Athlone?

The distance between Skerries and Athlone is 160 km. The road distance is 148.6 km.

How do I travel from Skerries to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Skerries to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €15 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Skerries to Athlone?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Skerries to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skerries to Athlone bus from?

Skerries to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Skerries station.

Where do I catch the Skerries to Athlone train from?

Skerries to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Skerries station.

Train or bus from Skerries to Athlone?

The best way to get from Skerries to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €15 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Skerries to Athlone bus arrive?

Skerries to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Airport Zone 15 station.

Where does the Skerries to Athlone train arrive?

Skerries to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Skerries to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Skerries to Athlone is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Skerries to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.

Skerries to Athlone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 33 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Skerries to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skerries to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 51m
€16–24
Line 33 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Skerries to Abbey St Lowerbus 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 48m
€15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Skerries to Airport Zone 15bus 33A
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763
4h 21m
€17–23
Drive 148.6 km
1. Drive from Skerries to Athlonecar 148.6 km
1h 35m
€27–38
Bus via Drogheda Bus
1. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
5h 20m
€37–65

Skerries to Athlone by train and tram

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.5 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Skerries, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Skerries to Athlone via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skerries to Arcadia via Airport Zone 11 in around 4h 21m.

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