There are 4 ways to get from Wexford 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 Trinity Street to Carlow Bus Stnbus 376
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h 56m€36–50Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wexford to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 18m€26–38Drive 181.5 km
- Drive from Wexford to Athlonecar 181.5 km
2h 28m€33–47Bus 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 bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wexford to Athlone is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 18m.
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 Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
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 5h 18m.
The distance between Wexford and Athlone is 187 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.
The best way to get from Wexford to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Wexford to Athlone, including transfers.
Wexford to Athlone bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, depart from Wexford Stn 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 bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Wexford, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Trinity Street to Athlone Stn via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wexford to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Wexford to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Wexford Stn to Clare Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Wexford to Athlone bus services, operated by Wexford Bus, arrive at Clare Street 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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