There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Dunmore East by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Carlow
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
5h 22m€38–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
5h 23m€31–43Drive 178.8 km
- Drive from Athlone to Dunmore Eastcar 178.8 km
2h 34m€32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 73
5h 48m€41–56
Athlone to Dunmore East by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Dunmore East is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Dunmore East is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Dunmore East. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Ard na Coille via Carlow Bus Stn and The Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Dunmore East. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Waterford via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Athlone and Dunmore East is 208 km. The road distance is 178.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dunmore East without a car is to bus via Carlow which takes 5h 22m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Athlone to Dunmore East, including transfers.
Athlone to Dunmore East bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Dunmore East train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Dunmore East is to bus via Carlow which takes 5h 22m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Dunmore East, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ard na Coille via Carlow Bus Stn, Waterford Bus Stn, and The Clock Tower in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Horsequarter via Kildare, Waterford, and The Clock Tower in around 5h 23m.
- 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 Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €30–40
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Dunmore East bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Athlone to Dunmore East train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Dunmore East is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Athlone to Dunmore East.
There are 150+ hotels available in Dunmore East.