There are 3 ways to get from New Ross 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 New Ross to Carlow Stnbus 887
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€17–25Drive 150.3 km
- Drive from New Ross to Athlonecar 150.3 km
2h 23m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stnbus 887
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h 53m€25–35
New Ross to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Ross to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from New Ross to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Ross to Athlone. However, there are services departing from New Ross and arriving at Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between New Ross and Athlone is 186 km. The road distance is 150.3 km.
The best way to get from New Ross to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from New Ross to Athlone, including transfers.
New Ross to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from New Ross station.
New Ross to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Ross to Athlone is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from New Ross to Athlone.
There are 73+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between New Ross, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from New Ross to Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 53m.
- 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
Bus from New Ross to Carlow Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from New Ross to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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