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Athlone to Piltown buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Piltown takes 5h 49m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Piltown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 49m
Duration
210 km
Distance
€56
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Athlone to Piltown bus times

Buses run twice daily between Athlone and Piltown. 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 Piltown at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlow Bus Stn and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann11h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)6h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann4h 48m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & SonsBus Éireann4h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Piltown? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 209.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Piltown, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Piltown via Carlow Bus Stn and Waterford Bus Stn in around 4h 56m.

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