There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Louth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stnbus 819
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Louthbus 167
4h 10m€34–46Drive 129.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Louthcar 129.4 km
1h 56m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 17m€36–51
Athlone to Louth by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Louth is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Louth is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Louth. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Louth via Mullingar Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Louth. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Athlone and Louth is 146 km. The road distance is 129.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Louth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Athlone to Louth, including transfers.
Athlone to Louth bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Louth is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Louth, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Louth via Mullingar Stn in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Louth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Dundalk, and Saint Malachy's Vil in around 4h 17m.
- 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 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Louth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Louth bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon, arrive at Mullingar Stn station.
Athlone to Louth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Louth is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Athlone to Louth.
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