Get your Passports ready! Consider this an official guide to our wedding day. A place to find accommodation recommendations, travel instructions, the itinerary and more. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Amanda & Marcus

October 18, 2025 • Athlone, Ireland
165 Days To Go!

Get your Passports ready! Consider this an official guide to our wedding day. A place to find accommodation recommendations, travel instructions, the itinerary and more. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Amanda & Marcus

October 18, 2025 • Athlone, Ireland
165 Days To Go!

Transportation

Dublin Airport to Athlone : 137 km/ 86 miles

Car Rental Services

* Ireland drives on the LEFT! Automatic transmission is recommended.


Car Rental Options can be explored by clicking on this link. We highly recommend including the Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) when booking. This can save you from extra costs when returning your rental car.


Car Rental Companies with inclusive SCDW quotes:

Budget

Enterprise

EuropCar

National Car

Sixt

Irish Car Rentals

Conn's Ireland Car Rental


Fees outside of insurance, that tend to sneak on your bill. (Read through the terms and conditions for all the details.)

Here are a few to consider:

* Additional drivers

* GPS

* WiFi hot spot

* Cross border fee (*If going into Northern Ireland)

* One way rental (picking up/dropping off at different locations)

* Age surcharge (young or old)

* Tire and glass coverage

* Theft protection

* Location surcharge (airport or city pickup)

* VAT (value added tax)


If you plan to drive while visiting Ireland, PLEASE ensure you have an International Driving Permit to accompanying your issued driver's license. AAA offers this service online and in-person.


Obtaining an International Driver's Permit:


1. Application

2. Original Passport Photos (2 copies)

3. $20 Fee


* International Driving Permits may NOT be issued more than six (6) months in advance. Plan to apply in June 2025.

City Link - Bus Service

City Link is a bus service from Dublin Airport.


Recommended for those travelling directly from the airport to the wedding venue in Athlone.


*Coach bus style with toilet services and WiFi.

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Taxi Services - Athlone

Irish Rail

Train services provided throughout Ireland, from Dublin - City Centre.


We recommend using the train service IF you plan to visit Dublin prior to heading for Athlone (wedding venue).


* Important - Train service is NOT available directly from the Dublin Airport. Guests will need to take a bus or taxi into Dublin.


Done exploring Dublin & ready to head to Athlone?? (wedding venue) - Take train from Dublin - Heuston Station to Athlone. There are 2 routes to select from, both starting at Dublin - Heuston Station.


1. Galway

2. Westport


* Toilet Service and Wi-Fi

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