There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Ferns by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Merrion Square to Fernsbus 740
4h 3m€31–43Drive 154.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Fernscar 154.8 km
2h 11m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Arklowtrain Ic / ...
5h 51m€32–45Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walkbus 763
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Fernsbus 740
4h 48m€31–43
Athlone to Ferns by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Ferns is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Ferns is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Ferns. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Ferns via George's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Ferns. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Arklow via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Athlone and Ferns is 238 km. The road distance is 154.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Ferns without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Athlone to Ferns, including transfers.
Athlone to Ferns bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Ferns train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Ferns is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ferns, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Ferns via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey St., Tara Street, Arklow, and Arklow W in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcadia to Ferns via Bachelors Walk and George's Quay in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Arklow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Merrion Square to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from George's Quay to Ferns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Ferns bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athlone to Ferns train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Ferns is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Athlone to Ferns.
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