There are 3 ways to get from Shillelagh 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 800 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shillelagh to Carlow Stationbus 800
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 53m€16–23Line 800 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shillelagh to Carlow Bus Stnbus 800 / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h 11m€24–33Drive 138 km
- Drive from Shillelagh to Athlonecar 138 km
1h 56m€24–35
Shillelagh to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shillelagh to Athlone is to line 800 bus and train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Shillelagh to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shillelagh to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Shillelagh and arriving at Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Shillelagh and Athlone is 157 km. The road distance is 138 km.
The best way to get from Shillelagh to Athlone without a car is to line 800 bus and train which takes 3h 53m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Shillelagh to Athlone, including transfers.
Shillelagh to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Shillelagh station.
Shillelagh to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shillelagh to Athlone is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Shillelagh to Athlone.
There are 73+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Shillelagh, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shillelagh to Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 11m.
- 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 Shillelagh to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Shillelagh to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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