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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 Dublin Airport T1 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 33 min.

153min
Bus - 782782
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Dublin Airport T1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dublin Airport
  • 2
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Dublin Airport T1
  • 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
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus and train via 783, 145 and RAIL

To get from Dublin Airport to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 783 bus from Dublin Airport T1 station to Aston Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 145 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Bus - 783783
Bus - 145145
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Dublin Airport T1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dublin Airport
  • 2
    Bus - 783783
    Wait for bus
    783
    Terenure Road West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 325
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Heuston Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 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 147.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 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.

Public transit stations close to Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport is located at Dublin Airport, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Dublin Airport T1.

Bus stations close to Dublin Airport:

  • Dublin Airport T1
  • Dublin Airport
  • Dublin Airport Zone 11

Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

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

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Gleeson Street
  • Barrack St Church
  • Athlone Station

Alternative route from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus and train via 783, 145 and RAIL

To get from Dublin Airport to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 783 bus from Dublin Airport T1 station to Aston Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 145 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Bus - 783783
Bus - 145145
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Dublin Airport T1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dublin Airport
  • 2
    Bus - 783783
    Wait for bus
    783
    Terenure Road West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 325
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Heuston Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 782, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin Airport to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 783, Bus line 145, Bus 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 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dublin Airport to Athlone?

    The 782 bus line goes from Dublin Airport T1 station near Dublin Airport in Airport to Heuston Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Heuston Station 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 33 min.

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

    Get on the 782 bus from the Dublin Airport T1 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 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 Zone 11 - Galway Coach Stn line. It leaves the Dublin Airport Zone 11 stop at 2:00 AM.

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