How to get from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus and train?

From Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Dublin Airport to Athlone in Ireland, take the 782 bus from Terminal 1 Zone 1 station to Heuston Station station. Next, take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Dublin Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

146min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 782782
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Terminal 1 Zone 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal 1 Zone 1
    ID 12611
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Custom Hse Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4425
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    10 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 Dublin Airport to Athlone

The distance between Dublin Airport, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 147.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Dublin Airport to Athlone

To check the bus and train schedule from Dublin Airport to Athlone using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin Airport) and destination (Athlone), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin Airport to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 782, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dublin Airport and Athlone?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dublin Airport to Athlone?

    The 782 bus line goes from Terminal 1 Zone 1 station near Dublin Airport in Airport to Heuston Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Heuston Station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dublin Airport in Airport and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dublin Airport to get to Athlone?

    Get on the 782 bus from the Terminal 1 Zone 1 stop near Dublin Airport in Airport.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dublin Airport and Athlone?

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

  • When is the last bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone?

    The last bus from Dublin Airport in Airport to Athlone in Ireland is the Dublin Airport - Galway Coach Station line. It leaves the Dublin Airport stop at 10:00 PM.

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