There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Bunclody by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Carlow to Bunclodybus 484
3h 54m€25–35Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow to Bunclodybus 484
4h 8m€16–25Drive 140.8 km
- Drive from Athlone to Bunclodycar 140.8 km
1h 56m€25–36
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Bunclody is to train and bus which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Bunclody is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Bunclody. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Bunclody via Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Athlone and Bunclody is 171 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Bunclody without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Athlone to Bunclody, including transfers.
Athlone to Bunclody bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Bunclody bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Bunclody is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Athlone to Bunclody.
There are 115+ hotels available in Bunclody.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Bunclody, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Bunclody via Carlow Bus Stn and Carlow in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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