How to get from Palmerston West to Athlone by bus and train?

From Palmerston West to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Palmerston West to Athlone in Ireland, take the C1 bus from Palmerstown Bypass station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Bus - C1C1
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Palmerstown Bypass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palmerston West
  • 2
    Bus - C1C1
    Wait for bus
    C1
    Sandymount
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Athlone
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palmerston West to Athlone by bus and train via 52 and RAIL

To get from Palmerston West to Athlone in Ireland, take the 52 bus from Palmerstown Bypass station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Bus - 5252
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Palmerstown Bypass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palmerston West
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ringsend Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Athlone
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palmerston West to Athlone

The distance between Palmerston West, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 135.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palmerston West to Athlone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palmerston West

Palmerston West is located at Palmerston West, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Palmerstown Bypass.

Train stations close to Palmerston West:

  • Park West And Cherry Orchard
  • Clondalkin / Fonthill

Bus stations close to Palmerston West:

  • Palmerstown Bypass
  • Palmerstown Village
  • Kennelsfort Road

Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is John Broderick Street.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • John Broderick Street
  • Gleeson Street
  • Sarsfield Square

Related Routes

Alternative route from Palmerston West to Athlone by bus and train via 52 and RAIL

To get from Palmerston West to Athlone in Ireland, take the 52 bus from Palmerstown Bypass station to Outside Heuston Train Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Bus - 5252
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Palmerstown Bypass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palmerston West
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Ringsend Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Athlone
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston West to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line C1, Train line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palmerston West to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 52, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palmerston West and Athlone in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palmerston West to Athlone in Ireland?

    The C1 bus line goes from Sandymount station near Palmerston West to Outside Heuston Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Outside Heuston Train Station station near Athlone in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Palmerston West to Athlone in Ireland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Palmerston West and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palmerston West to get to Athlone in Ireland?

    Get on the C1 bus from the Sandymount stop near Palmerston West in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palmerston West and Athlone in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Outside Heuston Train Station station, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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