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How to get fromWicklow to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wicklow to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Placebus bus 740A
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 33m
    €27–39

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wicklow to Tara Streettrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 54m
    €17–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ashford to Liffey Valley SCbus bus 1414b
    2. Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus bus 763
    4h 9m
    €28–40

  4. Drive 169.7 km

    1. Drive from Wicklow to Athlonecar car 169.7 km
    1h 45m
    €29–42

  5. Bus, train via Colley Row

    1. Take the bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busárasbus bus 133
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 17m
    €27–39

Wicklow to Athlone by bus, tram, and train

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Wicklow, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Hotel to Arcadia via Ashford, Liffey Valley SC, and Liffey Valley in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wicklow to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 54m.

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