There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Athlone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 53m€12–19Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
3h 40m€22–31Drive 90.9 km
- Drive from Athy to Athlonecar 90.9 km
1h 20m€16–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Athlonetaxi 90.9 km
1h 20m€120–160Line 883 bus, train
- Take the bus from Athy to Kildare Stationbus 883 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 14m
Athy to Athlone by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Athlone is to train which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Athy West and arriving at Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Athy and Athlone is 104 km. The road distance is 90.9 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €12 - €19.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Athy to Athlone, including transfers.
Athy to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Athy to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Athy to Kildare Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Athy to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Athlone is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Athy to Athlone.
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