There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Dalkey by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston803 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Dalkey100 / ...
2h 14m€15–22Bus, line 702 bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Dublin Airport Zone 11763
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Village702
4h 3m€24–34Drive 137.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Dalkey137.4 km
1h 36m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Navan190
- Take the bus from Navan to Westland Row ChurchNx
4h 23m€21–32
Athlone to Dalkey by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Dalkey is to train which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Dalkey is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Dalkey Village via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Dalkey. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dalkey via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Athlone and Dalkey is 145 km. The road distance is 137.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dalkey without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €14 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Athlone to Dalkey, including transfers.
Athlone to Dalkey bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dalkey is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 702 bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Dalkey, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Dalkey via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Dalkey Village via Dublin Airport Zone 11 and Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Dalkey
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Arcadia to Dublin Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Dalkey Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Navan to Westland Row Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Dalkey bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.
Athlone to Dalkey train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Dalkey is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Athlone to Dalkey.
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