There are 3 ways to get from Zoo Dublin to Athenry by train, bus, or car
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Zoo Dublin to Athenry by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zoo Dublin to Athenry is to train which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Zoo Dublin to Athenry is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Athenry. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Athenry. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Zoo Dublin and Athenry is 188 km. The road distance is 185.6 km.
The best way to get from Zoo Dublin to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €16 - €23.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Zoo Dublin to Athenry bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Zoo Dublin to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Zoo Dublin to Athenry is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €16 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Zoo Dublin, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a bus from Dublin Heuston to Athenry once a week, and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Zoo Dublin to Athenry bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Zoo Dublin to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zoo Dublin to Athenry is 186 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Zoo Dublin to Athenry.
There are 459+ hotels available in Athenry.



