There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Athenry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
4h 5m€25–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
5h 58m€41–62Drive 202.6 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Athenrycar 202.6 km
2h 40m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Dublin Heuston to Athenrybus 738
6h 8m
Dundalk to Athenry by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Athenry is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Athenry is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Athenry via Terminal 2 Zone 19 and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Athenry via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Dundalk and Athenry is 276 km. The road distance is 202.6 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Dundalk to Athenry, including transfers.
Dundalk to Athenry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to Athenry train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Athenry is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Athenry via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Athenry via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Heuston Station, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Dublin Heuston to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to Athenry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Dundalk to Athenry train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Athenry is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Dundalk to Athenry.
There are 455+ hotels available in Athenry.