There are 4 ways to get from Gorey 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gorey Main St to Ifscbus 740
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 9m€28–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gorey to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 35m€21–32Bus
- Take the bus from Gorey Main St to Clare Streetbus 740 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
4h 32m€30–42Drive 157.6 km
- Drive from Gorey to Athlonecar 157.6 km
2h 25m€28–40
Gorey to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gorey to Athlone is to train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gorey to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gorey to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Gorey Main St and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Gorey to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Gorey and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Gorey and Athlone is 220 km. The road distance is 157.6 km.
The best way to get from Gorey to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 9m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Gorey to Athlone, including transfers.
Gorey to Athlone bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Gorey Main St station.
Gorey to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Gorey station.
The best way to get from Gorey to Athlone is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Gorey, IE-WX, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Gorey Main St to Arcadia via Clare Street and Crampton Quay in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gorey to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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 Gorey to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Gorey Main St to Ifsc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Gorey Main St to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Gorey Main St to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- 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
Gorey to Athlone bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Clare Street station.
Gorey to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gorey to Athlone is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Gorey to Athlone.
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