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How to get from Dublin to Athlone by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dublin to Athlone is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Athlone:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dublin to Athlone costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Athlone take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dublin and Athlone as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with AirCoach, Infobus, Citylink to go to Athlone by bus.
- Travel with Irish Rail to go to Athlone by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Citylink.
- 10 direct trains per day with Irish Rail.
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