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135 km.
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Athlone, Irish → Blessington, Irish

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Athlone to Blessington

Cheapest
1 h 27 min
Car
135 km.
from $7
Other
3 h 15 min
Train, Bus
96 km.
Select a ticket
3 h 49 min
96 km.
from $31.43
4 h 55 min
96 km.
from $42.57

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Train from Portarlington to Sallins
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$10.19

Bus operators

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Golden Island to Austin
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Liffey
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Arcadia to Liffey
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$24.20

Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow

Phone:
0818 42 41 41
Website:
locallinkckw.ie/
Bus from Sallins Station to Blessington
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Dublin Bus

Phone:
+353 (01) 8734222
Email:
Website:
dublinbus.ie/
Bus from Tallaght Luas to Blessington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.73

Go-Ahead Ireland

Phone:
0818 804071
Email:
Website:
goaheadireland.ie/
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Tallaght
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.29–$2.93

Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon

Phone:
044 9340801
Email:
Website:
locallinklwr.ie/
Bus from Golden Island to Austin
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athlone to Blessington?

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Blessington is to bus and line 65 bus which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Blessington?

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Blessington is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $26.09 - $38.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Blessington?

No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Blessington via Liffey Valley SC and Tallaght Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Athlone to Blessington?

The distance between Athlone and Blessington is 118 km. The road distance is 135.8 km.

How do I travel from Athlone to Blessington without a car?

The best way to get from Athlone to Blessington without a car is to train and line 885 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athlone to Blessington?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Athlone to Blessington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Blessington bus from?

Athlone to Blessington bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.

Where does the Athlone to Blessington bus arrive?

Athlone to Blessington bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.

Can I drive from Athlone to Blessington?

Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Blessington is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Athlone to Blessington.

Where can I stay near Blessington?

There are 150+ hotels available in Blessington. Prices start at $75.39 per night.
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