There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Bagenalstown by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Athlone to Bagenalstown by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Bagenalstown is to train which costs €14 - €20 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Bagenalstown is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Bagenalstown. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Bagenalstown via Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Bagenalstown. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Muine Bheag via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Athlone and Bagenalstown is 138 km. The road distance is 125.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Bagenalstown without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €14 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Athlone to Bagenalstown, including transfers.
Athlone to Bagenalstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Bagenalstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Bagenalstown is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Bagenalstown, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Muine Bheag via Kildare in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Kildare to Muine Bheag
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Bagenalstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Athlone to Bagenalstown train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Bagenalstown is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Athlone to Bagenalstown.
There are 196+ hotels available in Bagenalstown.



