There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Lough Ree by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 48m€22–30Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Tullamore Hosplbus 845 / ...
- Take the bus from Tullamore Hospl to TUS North Gatebus Ai12
4h 29m€14–18Drive 141.3 km
- Drive from Dublin to Warren Pointcar 141.3 km
1h 34m€25–36Bus via An Muileann gCearr
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Mullingar Stnbus 115 / ...
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to TUS North Gatebus 819
5h 24m€23–34
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Lough Ree is to bus which costs €13 - €18 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Lough Ree is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Lough Ree. However, there are services departing from Wellington Quay and arriving at Barrymore Roscommon Hodson Bay Hotel via Tullamore Hospl and Athlone IT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Lough Ree. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Athlone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Dublin and Lough Ree is 140 km. The road distance is 141.3 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Lough Ree without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Dublin to Lough Ree, including transfers.
Dublin to Lough Ree bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Wellington Quay station.
Dublin to Lough Ree train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Lough Ree is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Lough Ree, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Quay to Barrymore Roscommon Hodson Bay Hotel via Tullamore Hospl and Athlone IT in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Wellington Quay to Tullamore Hospl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Tullamore Hospl to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Wellington Quay to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–24
Bus from Mullingar Stn to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Lough Ree bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Tullamore Hospl station.
Dublin to Lough Ree train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Lough Ree is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Dublin to Lough Ree.
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