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Rathgar, Irish → Athlone, Irish

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

Composite routes from Rathgar to Athlone

Cheapest
1 h 18 min
Car
126 km.
from $6
Other
2 h 33 min
Bus, Train
110 km.
from $18.39
3 h 26 min
110 km.
from $26.80
4 h 38 min
110 km.
from $27.39

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Bus operators

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Liffey Valley SC to Mullingar
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56

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

Dublin Bus

Phone:
+353 (01) 8734222
Email:
Website:
dublinbus.ie/
Bus from Larkfield Grove to Heuston
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.73

Go-Ahead Ireland

Phone:
0818 804071
Email:
Website:
goaheadireland.ie/
Bus from Terenure Road East to Liffey
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.42–$3.18

Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon

Phone:
044 9340801
Email:
Website:
locallinklwr.ie/
Bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rathgar to Athlone is to bus and train which costs $15.22 - $21.74 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rathgar to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Rathgar and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Rathgar to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Terenure Road East and arriving at Arcadia via Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Rathgar to Athlone?

The distance between Rathgar and Athlone is 136 km. The road distance is 126.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rathgar to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 33m and costs $15.22 - $21.74 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Rathgar to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rathgar to Athlone bus from?

Rathgar to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Terenure Road East station.

Train, bus or fly from Rathgar to Athlone?

The best way to get from Rathgar to Athlone is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $14.13 - $23.91 . There are no good options to train or fly between Rathgar to Athlone.

Where does the Rathgar to Athlone bus arrive?

Rathgar to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.

Can I drive from Rathgar to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Rathgar to Athlone is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Rathgar 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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