There are 3 ways to get from Dunshaughlin to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Dunshaughlin to Athlone by bus and train
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The cheapest way to get from Dunshaughlin to Athlone is to bus which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dunshaughlin to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunshaughlin to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Dunshaughlin and arriving at Athlone Station via Navan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Dunshaughlin and Athlone is 158 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.
The best way to get from Dunshaughlin to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €22 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Dunshaughlin to Athlone, including transfers.
Dunshaughlin to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Navan station.
The best way to get from Dunshaughlin to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €22 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 45m.
Dunshaughlin to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunshaughlin to Athlone is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Dunshaughlin to Athlone.
What companies run services between Dunshaughlin, 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, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Navan to Athlone Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Navan to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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