How to get from Athlone to Dublin by light rail and train?

From Athlone to Dublin by light rail and train

To get from Athlone to Dublin in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Busáras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athlone
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998122
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Athlone to Dublin by bus and train

To get from Athlone to Dublin in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the 73 bus from James's Street station to Gardiner Street Lower station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 7373
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athlone
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    James's Street
    ID 1996
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Griffith Avenue East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardiner Street Lower
    ID 1171
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Dublin

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland is approximately 132.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Dublin by light rail 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 Athlone Station.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone Station
  • Gleeson Street
  • Grace Park Road

Public transit stations close to Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is located at Dublin, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is North Strand Road.

Train stations close to Dublin:

  • Dublin Connolly

Bus stations close to Dublin:

  • North Strand Road
  • Newcomen Bridge
  • Summerhill Parade

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From Athlone to Dublin by bus and train

To get from Athlone to Dublin in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, take the 73 bus from James's Street station to Gardiner Street Lower station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 7373
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athlone
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    85 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    James's Street
    ID 1996
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Griffith Avenue East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardiner Street Lower
    ID 1171
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Light Rail line RED.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Train line RAIL, Bus line 73.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

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

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Athlone to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Dublin Heuston station near Dublin in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Dublin in Ireland by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Dublin in Ireland by train and light rail is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first train from Athlone to Dublin in Ireland?

    The first train from Athlone to Dublin in Ireland is Dublin - Galway. It leaves the Athlone station at 9:03 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Athlone to Dublin in Ireland?

    The last bus from Athlone to Dublin in Ireland is the Dublin Airport Zone 11 - Galway Coach Station line. It leaves the Arcadia stop at 2:30 AM.

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