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 Quay37
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
2h 40m€15–22Line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Castleknock to Nassau Street37 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia763
3h 40m€17–23Drive 117.8 km
- Drive from Castleknock to Athlone117.8 km
1h 11m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Navan to Athlone Station190
4h 30m€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 40m.
The fastest way to get from Castleknock to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 11m 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 Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
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 40m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Castleknock to Athlone, including transfers.
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Castleknock station.
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Nassau Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castleknock to Athlone is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Castleknock to Athlone.
There are 65+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Castleknock, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castleknock to Arcadia via Nassau Street and Crampton Quay in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
Bus from Castleknock to Nassau Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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