How to get from Athlone to Blessington by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Blessington in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Sallins And Naas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 183 bus and finally take the 65 bus from Blessington station to Clarke Group station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 183183
Bus - 6565
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sallins And Naas
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sallins Station
    ID 10062
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 183183
    Wait for bus
    183
    Arklow Train Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blessington
    ID 4027
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blessington
    ID 4051
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Poolbeg St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Clarke Group
    Ride to bus station
    Clarke Group
    ID 4057
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL and 183

To get from Athlone to Blessington in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Sallins And Naas station. Next, take the 183 bus from Sallins Station station to County Council Offices station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 183183
Walk to Blessington
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sallins And Naas
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sallins Station
    ID 10062
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 183183
    Wait for bus
    183
    Arklow Train Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    County Council Offices
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blessington
    Walk to
    Blessington
    1.23 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Blessington

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Blessington, Ireland is approximately 120.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Blessington 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 Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Radisson Hotel.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Radisson Hotel
  • John Broderick St
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Blessington, Ireland

Blessington is located at Blessington, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Clarke Group.

Bus stations close to Blessington:

  • Clarke Group
  • Cherrymount
  • Blessington Mart

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL and 183

To get from Athlone to Blessington in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Sallins And Naas station. Next, take the 183 bus from Sallins Station station to County Council Offices station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 183183
Walk to Blessington
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sallins And Naas
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sallins Station
    ID 10062
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 183183
    Wait for bus
    183
    Arklow Train Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    County Council Offices
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blessington
    Walk to
    Blessington
    1.23 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Blessington?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 183, Bus line 65.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Blessington?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 183.

  • Is there a direct train between Athlone and Blessington in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Blessington in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dublin Heuston station near Blessington in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Blessington in Ireland by train and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athlone to get to Blessington in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athlone and Blessington in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Blessington in Ireland.

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