There are 4 ways to get from Castleknock to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Line 37 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Castleknock to Arran Quaybus 37
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re
2h 44m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus 763
3h 22m€20–26Drive 117.8 km
- Drive from Castleknock to Athlonecar 117.8 km
1h 12m€20–29Bus via Navan
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Stationbus 190
4h 33m€20–30
Castleknock to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castleknock to Athlone is to line 37 bus and train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Castleknock to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Castleknock to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Castleknock and arriving at Arcadia via Usher's Quay and Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Castleknock and Athlone is 140 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Castleknock to Athlone without a car is to line 37 bus and train which takes 2h 44m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Castleknock to Athlone, including transfers.
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Heuston Station.
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castleknock to Athlone is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Castleknock to Athlone.
There are 65+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Castleknock, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Heuston Station to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Castleknock to Arran Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Navan to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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