There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Duleek by bus, train, or car
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Athlone to Duleek by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Duleek is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Duleek is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Duleek. However, there are services departing from Golden Island and arriving at Duleek via Drogheda Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Duleek. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Athlone and Duleek is 144 km. The road distance is 120.7 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Duleek without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Athlone to Duleek, including transfers.
Athlone to Duleek bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Duleek train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Duleek is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Duleek, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Duleek via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Drogheda, Bryanstown Mnr, and Drogheda Bus in around 4h 11m.
- 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
Train from Tara Street to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Duleek bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Drogheda Bus station.
Athlone to Duleek train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Duleek is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Athlone to Duleek.
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