There are 4 ways to get from Swords to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 41m€16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763
3h 47m€17–23Drive 131.9 km
- Drive from Swords to Athlonecar 131.9 km
1h 24m€23–33Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Seatown to Drogheda Busbus 101
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
5h 8m€36–53
Swords to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Athlone is to train which costs €16 - €24 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Arcadia via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Athlone. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Athlone via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Swords and Athlone is 150 km. The road distance is 131.9 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Swords to Athlone, including transfers.
Swords to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Swords to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 3h 47m.
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.
- 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 Airport Zone 11 to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Seatown to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Swords to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Swords to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Athlone is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Swords to Athlone.
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