There are 4 ways to get from Bunclody to Athlone by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 376 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlow Bus Stnbus 376
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 12m€36–51Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlowbus 484
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 27m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Bunclody to Carlowbus 484
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h 26m€25–34Drive 138.8 km
- Drive from Bunclody to Athlonecar 138.8 km
1h 54m€25–36
Bunclody to Athlone by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bunclody to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bunclody to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bunclody to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bunclody and arriving at Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Bunclody and Athlone is 155 km. The road distance is 138.8 km.
The best way to get from Bunclody to Athlone without a car is to line 376 bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Bunclody to Athlone, including transfers.
Bunclody to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Bunclody station.
Bunclody to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bunclody to Athlone is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Bunclody to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Bunclody, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bunclody to Athlone Stn via Carlow and Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Kildare to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Bunclody to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Bunclody to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Bunclody to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- 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
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