There are 4 ways to get from Wexford to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wexford to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 52m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Trinity Street to SETU Carlowbus 376
- Take the bus from SETU Carlow to Athlone Stnbus 73
5h 10m€36–50Drive 181.5 km
- Drive from Wexford to Athlonecar 181.5 km
2h 28m€32–46Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Wexford Stn to Clare Streetbus 740 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
5h 32m€32–47
Wexford to Athlone by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wexford to Athlone is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Wexford to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Wexford to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Trinity Street and arriving at Athlone Stn via SETU Carlow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Wexford to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Wexford and arriving at Athlone via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Wexford and Athlone is 282 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.
The best way to get from Wexford to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Wexford to Athlone, including transfers.
Wexford to Athlone bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Trinity Street station.
Wexford to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wexford station.
The best way to get from Wexford to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Wexford, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Wexford to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trinity Street to Athlone Stn via SETU Carlow in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Wexford to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
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 Trinity Street to SETU Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
Bus from Wexford Stn to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Wexford Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Wexford to Athlone bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at SETU Carlow station.
Wexford to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wexford to Athlone is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Wexford to Athlone.
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