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How to get fromHowth to Athloneby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Howth to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot Street Eastbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Re
    3h 10m
    €15–22

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey Street Lowerbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus bus 763
    3h 51m
    €17–23

  3. Drive 137.9 km

    1. Drive from Howth to Athlonecar car 137.9 km
    1h 31m
    €24–34

  4. Bus via An Muileann gCearr

    1. Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Talbot Street Eastbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Connolly Station to Mullingar Castle Streetbus bus 115
    3. Take the bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone Stationbus bus 190 / ...
    4h 53m
    €19–35

Howth to Athlone by bus, tram, and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Main Street Howth to Arcadia via Abbey Street Lower and Crampton Quay in around 3h 51m.

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