There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Dunboyne by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2h 34m€21–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SCbus 763
2h 41m€20–25Drive 109.3 km
- Drive from Athlone to Dunboynecar 109.3 km
1h 12m€20–28Bus, line 111 bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Barbican Gatebus 190
- Take the bus from Trim to Blanchardstown N3bus 111 / ...
3h 23m€35–46
Athlone to Dunboyne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Dunboyne is to bus which costs €20 - €26 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Dunboyne is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Dunboyne NS via Liffey Valley SC and Blanchardstown N3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Dunboyne. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dublin Heuston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Athlone and Dunboyne is 149 km. The road distance is 109.3 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dunboyne without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €20 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Athlone to Dunboyne, including transfers.
Athlone to Dunboyne bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dunboyne is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €20 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €26 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Dunboyne, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SC every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Barbican Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–26
Bus from Trim to Blanchardstown N3
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Dunboyne bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Athlone to Dunboyne train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Dunboyne is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Athlone to Dunboyne.
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