There are 3 ways to get from Dundrum to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Dundrum to Athlone by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundrum to Athlone is to train which costs €13 - €21 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dundrum to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundrum to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dundrum Village and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundrum to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dundrum and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Dundrum and Athlone is 137 km. The road distance is 126.6 km.
The best way to get from Dundrum to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Dundrum to Athlone, including transfers.
Dundrum to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Dundrum Village station.
Dundrum to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dundrum to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can line 44 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Dundrum, IE-D, 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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundrum Village to Arcadia via Westmoreland Street and Crampton Quay in around 3h 34m.
- 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 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Dundrum Village to Westmoreland Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Dundrum to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland Street station.
Dundrum to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundrum to Athlone is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Dundrum to Athlone.
There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.