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How to get fromAthlone to New Rossby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to New Ross by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to New Rossbus bus 887
    4h 47m
    €26–35

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    5h 30m
    €34–48

  3. Drive  151.5 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to New Rosscar car 151.5 km
    2h 25m
    €26–38

  4. Bus via Kilkenny

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to New Rossbus bus 882
    5h 8m
    €30–40

Athlone to New Ross by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and New Ross, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to New Ross via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to New Ross via Kildare, Waterford, and The Clock Tower in around 5h 30m.

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