There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Waterford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Waterfordtrain Re / ...
3h 44m€20–28Bus via Carlow
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballybrickenbus 736 / ...
3h 59m€27–37Drive 163 km
- Drive from Athlone to Waterfordcar 163 km
2h 16m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 73
4h 12m€30–40
Athlone to Waterford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Waterford is to train which costs €20 - €28 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Waterford is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Waterford Bus Stn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Waterford. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Waterford via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Athlone and Waterford is 211 km. The road distance is 163 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Waterford without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €20 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Athlone to Waterford, including transfers.
Athlone to Waterford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Waterford is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €20 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlow, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Waterford, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Waterford via Kildare in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ballybricken via Carlow Bus Stn in around 3h 59m.
- 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 Waterford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
- 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
Bus from Athlone Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €30–40
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Ballybricken
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Waterford bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Athlone to Waterford train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Waterford is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Athlone to Waterford.
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