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 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.

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

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
    ID 12611
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Custom House 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

Alternative route from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus and train via 783, 4 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 Terminal 1 Zone 2 station to Aston Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 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 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 783783
Bus - 44
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
    ID 3665
    10 m • 1 min
  • 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 - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Heuston Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 7939
    11 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 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 142.32 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.

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Alternative route from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus and train via 783, 4 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 Terminal 1 Zone 2 station to Aston Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 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 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 783783
Bus - 44
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
    ID 3665
    10 m • 1 min
  • 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 - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Heuston Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 7939
    11 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 Athlone
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    80 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 783, Bus line 4, 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 Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station near Dublin Airport in Airport to Custom House Quay station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Custom House Quay 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 Dublin Airport 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 Custom House Quay station, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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