There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
2h 38m€15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia763
3h 22m€17–23Drive 128.1 km
- Drive from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone128.1 km
1h 27m€22–31Bus via An Muileann gCearr
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Mullingar Castle Street115
- Take the bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone Station190 / ...
4h 45m€19–28
Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Vernon Court and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Dublin Ferryport Terminals and Athlone is 136 km. The road distance is 128.1 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone, including transfers.
Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
The best way to get from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 22m.
Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Dublin Ferryport Terminals to Athlone.
What companies run services between Dublin Ferryport Terminals, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- 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 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 Connolly Station to Mullingar Castle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 044 934 0801
- info@locallinklwr.ie
- Website
- locallinklwr.ie
Bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
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