What is the cheapest way to get from Athy to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Athy to Athlone is to train which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athy to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Athy to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Athy and Athlone?

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.

Is there a direct train between Athy and Athlone?

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.

How far is it from Athy to Athlone?

The distance between Athy and Athlone is 104 km. The road distance is 90.9 km.

How do I travel from Athy to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Athy to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €12 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Athy to Athlone?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Athy to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athy to Athlone bus from?

Athy to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Athy to Athlone train from?

Athy to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.

Train or bus from Athy to Athlone?

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.

Where does the Athy to Athlone bus arrive?

Athy to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.

Where does the Athy to Athlone train arrive?

Athy to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Athy to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Athlone is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Athy to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.

Athy to Athlone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 883 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Athlone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 53m
€12–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
3h 40m
€22–31
Drive 90.9 km
1. Drive from Athy to Athlonecar 90.9 km
1h 20m
€16–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Athy to Athlonetaxi 90.9 km
1h 20m
€120–160
Line 883 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athy to Kildare Stationbus 883 / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 14m

Athy to Athlone by train

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Distance: 104.4 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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.

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