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How to get from Athlone to Slane by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Athlone to Slane in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 980 bus from Wynn's Hotel station to Chapel Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 980980
Walk to Slane
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
    87 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Abbey Street
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wynn's Hotel
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 980980
    Wait for bus
    980
    Carrickmacross
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Street
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Slane
    Walk to
    Slane
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Slane 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 60 bus and finally take the 980 bus from Wynn's Hotel station to Chapel Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 6060
Bus - 980980
Walk to Slane
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
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    John Rogerson Qy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wynn's Hotel
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 980980
    Wait for bus
    980
    Carrickmacross
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Street
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Slane
    Walk to
    Slane
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Slane

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Slane, Ireland is approximately 179.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Slane by bus, 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 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 Slane, Ireland

Slane is located at Slane, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Slane.

Bus stations close to Slane:

  • Slane
  • Chapel Street
  • Marian Terrace

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Slane 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 60 bus and finally take the 980 bus from Wynn's Hotel station to Chapel Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 6060
Bus - 980980
Walk to Slane
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
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    John Rogerson Qy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 7359
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wynn's Hotel
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 980980
    Wait for bus
    980
    Carrickmacross
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Street
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Slane
    Walk to
    Slane
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RED, Bus line 980.

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

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 60, Bus line 980.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Slane in Ireland by train, light rail and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    The last bus from Athlone to Slane in Ireland is the Athlone Station - Drogheda Bus Station line. It leaves the Athlone Station stop at 9:50 PM.

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