There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Dunshaughlin by train, bus, or car
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Athlone to Dunshaughlin by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Dunshaughlin is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Dunshaughlin is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Dunshaughlin. However, there are services departing from Golden Island and arriving at Dunshaughlin via Navan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Dunshaughlin. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Athlone and Dunshaughlin is 160 km. The road distance is 112.5 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dunshaughlin without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Athlone to Dunshaughlin, including transfers.
Athlone to Dunshaughlin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Dunshaughlin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dunshaughlin is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Dunshaughlin, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Golden Island to Navan every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Navan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Dunshaughlin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Navan station.
Athlone to Dunshaughlin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Dunshaughlin is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Athlone to Dunshaughlin.
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