There are 4 ways to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia763
3h 32m€17–23Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Brendan's Cottages to Heuston StationC1 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
3h 33m€14–20Drive 127.6 km
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone127.6 km
1h 28m€22–32Bus 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 54m€19–28
Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1 and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Athlone is 133 km. The road distance is 127.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €16 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone, including transfers.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athlone.
There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Dublin Terminal 1, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
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- 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 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Saint Brendan's Cottages to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- 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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