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

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Line 115 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Maynooth University to Heuston Stationbus 115 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re / ...
2h 52m
€16–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maynooth University to Mullingar Castle Streetbus 115 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone Stationbus 190 / ...
2h 59m
€15–22
Drive 98.7 km
1. Drive from Maynooth to Athlone Castlecar 98.7 km
1h 2m
€17–24
Line 115 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Maynooth Station to Enfieldbus 115
2. Take the bus from Enfield to Arcadiabus 763
3h 1m
€17–24

Maynooth to Athlone Castle by bus, train, and foot

101Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.3 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Athlone Castle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Maynooth University to Athlone Castle via Mullingar Castle Street and Athlone Station in around 2h 59m.

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Athlone Castle

Athlone Castle is a castle located in Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland dating from the 12th century and is a popular tourist destination.

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The monastery of Clonmacnoise (Cluain Mhic Nóis in Irish, meaning "Meadow of the Sons of Nós", or perhaps, albeit less likely, Cluain Muccu Nóis "Meadow of the Pigs of Nós") is situated in County Offaly, Ireland on the River Shannon south of Athlone.

Sean's Bar(Opens in a new window)

Sean's Bar is a pub in Athlone, Ireland. It claims to be the oldest pub in Ireland, dating back to 900 A.D. In 2004 Guinness World Records listed Sean's Bar as the oldest pub in Europe. Sean's Bar is located at 13 Main Street, Athlone, on the west bank of the River Shannon, and was originally known as Luain's Inn. It is often colloquially referred to simply as Sean's.

Luan Gallery(Opens in a new window)

The Luan Gallery is an publicly owned art gallery in Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland.

Portlick Castle(Opens in a new window)

Portlick Castle is a late medieval tower house castle near the village of Glasson, County Westmeath, Ireland,of some 6 miles from Athlone on the shores of Lough Ree. It comprises a square late medieval 4-storey stone tower with an attached 2-storey Georgian wing and Victorian tower.

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