There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Tinahely by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Stn to Tinahelybus 800
4h 16m€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tinahelybus 800 / ...
4h 20m€25–34Drive 137.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Tinahelycar 137.4 km
2h€24–35
Athlone to Tinahely by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Tinahely is to train and bus which costs €16 - €24 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Tinahely is to drive which takes 2h and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Tinahely. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Tinahely via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Athlone and Tinahely is 166 km. The road distance is 137.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Tinahely without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 16m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Athlone to Tinahely, including transfers.
Athlone to Tinahely bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Tinahely bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Tinahely is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Athlone to Tinahely.
There are 142+ hotels available in Tinahely.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Tinahely, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Tinahely via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 20m.
- 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
Bus from Carlow Stn to Tinahely
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tinahely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- 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
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