What is the cheapest way to get from Doolin to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Doolin to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Doolin to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Doolin and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Arcadia via Oranmore North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Doolin to Athlone?

The distance between Doolin and Athlone is 145 km. The road distance is 127 km.

How do I travel from Doolin to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Doolin to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €18 - €29.

How long does it take to get from Doolin to Athlone?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Doolin to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doolin to Athlone bus from?

Doolin to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.

Where does the Doolin to Athlone bus arrive?

Doolin to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Oranmore North station.

Can I drive from Doolin to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Doolin to Athlone is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Doolin to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 73+ hotels available in Athlone.

Doolin to Athlone - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Doolin to Athlone by bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Oranmore Northbus 350
2. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Arcadiabus 763
3h 43m
€18–28
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Re / ...
4h 2m
€16–23
Drive 127 km
1. Drive from Doolin to Athlonecar 127 km
1h 42m
€22–31

Doolin to Athlone by bus

56Weekly Buses

3h 43mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Doolin to Athlone.

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Distance: 144.7 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Doolin, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Doolin to Arcadia via Oranmore North in around 3h 43m.

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