There are 4 ways to get from Castlerea to Athboy by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Castlerea to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Blanchardstown N3 to Athboybus 111 / ...
4h 18m€36–49Drive 118.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Castlerea to Athboycar 118.7 km
1h 44m€21–31Train, bus via Athlone
- Take the train from Castlerea to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Barbican Gatebus 190
5h 15m€36–49Bus
- Take the bus from Castlerea to Athlone Stnbus 440
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Barbican Gatebus 190
5h 27m€46–62
Castlerea to Athboy by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Athboy is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Athboy is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Athboy. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Athboy via Athlone Stn and Trim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Castlerea and Athboy is 246 km. The road distance is 118.7 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Athboy without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Castlerea to Athboy, including transfers.
Castlerea to Athboy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Athboy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Athboy is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Castlerea to Athboy.
There are 109+ hotels available in Athboy.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Athboy, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlerea to Athboy via Athlone Stn, Barbican Gate, and Trim in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlerea to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Castlerea to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Blanchardstown N3 to Athboy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Athlone Stn to Barbican Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Castlerea to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Athlone Stn to Barbican Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London, and How to get from JFK to New York City - to help you get the most out of your next trip.