There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Tullow by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Tullow is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Tullow is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Tullow. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Tullow via Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Tullow. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Athlone and Tullow is 125 km. The road distance is 124.3 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Tullow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Athlone to Tullow, including transfers.
Athlone to Tullow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Tullow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Tullow is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Tullow, IE-CW, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Tullow via Kildare, Carlow, and Carlow in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €20–28
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Tullow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Athlone to Tullow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Tullow is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Athlone to Tullow.
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