There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Athenry by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3h 50m€19–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3h 57m€27–37Drive 156.6 km
- Drive from Carlow to Athenrycar 156.6 km
2h 8m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone to Athenrybus 738
4h 30m
Carlow to Athenry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Athenry is to train which costs €18 - €28 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Athenry is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Athenry via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Athenry. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Carlow and Athenry is 180 km. The road distance is 156.6 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Athenry without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €18 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Carlow to Athenry, including transfers.
Carlow to Athenry bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Athenry is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €18 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Athenry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Carlow to Athenry via Kildare and Portarlington in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athenry via Athlone Stn and Athlone in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
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
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Athenry bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Carlow to Athenry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Athenry is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Carlow to Athenry.
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