There are 2 ways to get from Tullow to Athlone by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tullow to Athlone is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tullow to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tullow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Tullow and arriving at Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Tullow and Athlone is 125 km. The road distance is 122.5 km.
The best way to get from Tullow to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Tullow to Athlone, including transfers.
Tullow to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Tullow to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tullow to Athlone is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Tullow to Athlone.
There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Tullow, IE-CW, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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