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How to get fromSwords to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swords to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2h 40m
    €16–23

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus bus 763
    3h 46m
    €17–23

  3. Drive  131.9 km

    1. Drive from Swords to Athlonecar car 131.9 km
    1h 24m
    €24–34

  4. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Seatown to Drogheda Busbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus bus 190
    5h 11m
    €36–53

Swords to Athlone by bus, tram, and train

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Swords, 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 Airport Zone 11 to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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