There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Finglas by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2h 2m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus 763
2h 41m€16–23Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Athlone to Finglascar 124.6 km
1h 17m€22–32Bus, line 111 bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Barbican Gatebus 190
- Take the bus from Trim to Blanchardstown N3bus 111
- Take the bus from Blanchardstown SC to Finglas Villagebus N4
3h 43m€35–46
Athlone to Finglas by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Finglas is to train which costs €13 - €21 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Finglas is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Finglas. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Finglas Place via Westmoreland Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Finglas. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Broombridge via Heuston and Westmoreland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Athlone and Finglas is 135 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Finglas without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €13 - €21.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Athlone to Finglas, including transfers.
Athlone to Finglas bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Finglas train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Finglas is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €13 - €21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Finglas, 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 Bachelors Walk every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- 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 Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- 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
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- Dublin Bus
Bus from Blanchardstown SC to Finglas Village
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Dublin Bus
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Blanchardstown SC to Finglas Village
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Finglas bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athlone to Finglas train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Finglas is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Athlone to Finglas.
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