How to Travel from
Athlone to Dundalk
by Route or Car
Schedule
Athlone, Irish → Dundalk, Irish
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athlone to Dundalk
Composite routes from Athlone to Dundalk
Cheapest
1 h 55 min
Car
160 km.
from $8
Other
3 h 24 min
118 km.
from $49.20
3 h 47 min
118 km.
from $25.93
4 h 19 min
118 km.
from $42.02
Transport providers
Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Athlone to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65
Translink UK
Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20
Bus operators
Expressway
Phone:
0818 836611
Website:
expressway.ie/
Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Austin
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Dundalk
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Athlone Station to Drogheda
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
Bus from Athlone Station to Austin
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk?
The cheapest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk is to bus via An Muileann gCearr which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 3h 47m.
What is the fastest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk?
The fastest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $31.52 - $45.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Athlone (Station) and Dundalk?
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone (Station) station to Dundalk station. However, there are services departing from Athlone Station and arriving at Dundalk Garda Station via Austin Friars Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Is there a direct train between Athlone (Station) and Dundalk?
No, there is no direct train from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
How far is it from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk?
The distance between Athlone (Station) and Dundalk is 218 km. The road distance is 164.1 km.
How do I travel from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk without a car?
The best way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $28.26 - $41.30 .
How long does it take to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk?
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Athlone (Station) to Dundalk bus from?
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.
Where do I catch the Athlone (Station) to Dundalk train from?
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Athlone station.
Train or bus from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk?
The best way to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs $28.26 - $41.30 . Alternatively, you can bus via An Muileann gCearr, which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 3h 47m.
Where does the Athlone (Station) to Dundalk bus arrive?
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Austin Friars Street station.
Where does the Athlone (Station) to Dundalk train arrive?
Athlone (Station) to Dundalk train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Can I drive from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk?
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone (Station) to Dundalk is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk.
Where can I stay near Dundalk?
There are 204+ hotels available in Dundalk. Prices start at $84.84 per night.
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