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The average bus between Athlone and New Ross takes 6h 3m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to New Ross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Athlone and New Ross. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:20 PM which arrives into New Ross at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to New Ross. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn station and arriving at New Ross station via Carlow Bus Stn station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Athlone to New Ross bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to New Ross bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at New Ross station.
The distance between Athlone and New Ross is 132.2 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to New Ross via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 47m.
