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Blessington, Irish → Athlone, Irish

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

Composite routes from Blessington to Athlone

Cheapest
1 h 26 min
Car
134 km.
from $7
Other
2 h 50 min
Bus, Train
96 km.
from $5.43
3 h 55 min
96 km.
from $31.40
3 h 20 min
Bus, Train
96 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Sallins to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.83
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65
Train from Sallins to Portarlington
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74

Luas

Phone:
00353 1 4614911
Email:
Website:
luas.ie
Train from Tallaght to Heuston
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.55–$2.93

Bus operators

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
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 Blessington to Sallins
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Dublin Bus

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

Go-Ahead Ireland

Phone:
0818 804071
Email:
Website:
goaheadireland.ie/
Bus from Tallaght Luas to Liffey
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.29–$3.06

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Blessington to Athlone is to tram and train which costs $17.39 - $25 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blessington to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $25 - $38.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Blessington and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Blessington to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Blessington and arriving at Arcadia via Tallaght Luas and Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Blessington to Athlone?

The distance between Blessington and Athlone is 118 km. The road distance is 134.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Blessington to Athlone without a car is to line 885 bus and train which takes 2h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Blessington to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blessington to Athlone bus from?

Blessington to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Blessington station.

Train, bus or fly from Blessington to Athlone?

The best way to get from Blessington to Athlone is to line 65 bus and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $17.39 - $27.17 . There are no good options to train or bus between Blessington to Athlone.

Where does the Blessington to Athlone bus arrive?

Blessington to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Tallaght Luas station.

Can I drive from Blessington to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Blessington to Athlone is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Blessington to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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