There are 3 ways to get from Tinahely 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
best- Take the bus from Tinahely to Carlow Bus Stnbus 800 / ...
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h 23m€24–33Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tinahely to Carlow Stationbus 800
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 4m€17–26Drive 135.6 km
- Drive from Tinahely to Athlonecar 135.6 km
1h 58m€24–34
Tinahely to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tinahely to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €17 - €27 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Tinahely to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tinahely to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Tinahely and arriving at Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Tinahely and Athlone is 154 km. The road distance is 135.6 km.
The best way to get from Tinahely to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Tinahely to Athlone, including transfers.
Tinahely to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Tinahely station.
Tinahely to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tinahely to Athlone is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Tinahely to Athlone.
There are 75+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Tinahely, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Tinahely to Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 23m.
- 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 Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Bus from Tinahely to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
Bus from Tinahely to Carlow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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