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

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Rathfarnham in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 145 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Ashfield House station to Loretto Terrace station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 145145
Bus - 1616
Walk to Rathfarnham
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
    Dublin Heuston
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ballywaltrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D'Olier Street
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashfield House
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Ballinteer
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Loretto Terrace
    ID 1320
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathfarnham
    Walk to
    Rathfarnham
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, S2 and 16

To get from Athlone to Rathfarnham in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Kenilworth Park station to Loretto Terrace station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 1616
Walk to Rathfarnham
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
    Dublin Heuston
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Irishtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kenilworth Park
    ID 2475
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kenilworth Park
    ID 1295
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Ballinteer
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Loretto Terrace
    ID 1320
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathfarnham
    Walk to
    Rathfarnham
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Rathfarnham

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Rathfarnham, Ireland is approximately 139.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Rathfarnham 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 Rathfarnham, Ireland

Rathfarnham is located at Rathfarnham, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is St Mary's School.

Bus stations close to Rathfarnham:

  • St Mary's School
  • Loretto Terrace
  • Rathfarnham Wood

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, S2 and 16

To get from Athlone to Rathfarnham in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Kenilworth Park station to Loretto Terrace station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 1616
Walk to Rathfarnham
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
    Dublin Heuston
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    Irishtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kenilworth Park
    ID 2475
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kenilworth Park
    ID 1295
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Ballinteer
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Loretto Terrace
    ID 1320
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rathfarnham
    Walk to
    Rathfarnham
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 145, Bus line 16.

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line S2, Bus line 16.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Rathfarnham 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 Rathfarnham in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Rathfarnham in Ireland by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

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

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