There are 6 ways to get from Clongeen to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portarlington
best- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 50m€78–98Drive 168.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Clongeen to Athlonecar 168.7 km
2h 35m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from New Ross to Kilkenny Stnbus 882
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
6h 27m€39–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Ifscbus 740 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
6h 32m€41–71Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Clare Streetbus 740 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
6h 40m€43–64Train
- Take the train from Wexford to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
7h 4m€37–55
Clongeen to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clongeen to Athlone is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Clongeen to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Clongeen to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Clongeen and arriving at Athlone Stn via New Ross and Kilkenny Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Clongeen to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Clongeen and Athlone is 250 km. The road distance is 168.7 km.
The best way to get from Clongeen to Athlone without a car is to train via Portarlington which takes 4h 50m and costs €75 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Clongeen to Athlone, including transfers.
Clongeen to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from New Ross station.
Clongeen to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Clongeen to Athlone is to train via Portarlington which takes 4h 50m and costs €75 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Clongeen, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Clongeen to Athlone via Waterford, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clongeen to Athlone Stn via New Ross and Kilkenny Stn in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
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 Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Wexford to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Bus from New Ross to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
Bus from Wexford Stn to Ifsc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €23–35
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Wexford Stn to Ifsc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Wexford Stn to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Wexford Stn to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Clongeen to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Clongeen to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clongeen to Athlone is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Clongeen to Athlone.
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