There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Rosslare Strand by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston803 / ...
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare StrandIc
5h 30m€27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Carlow Bus Station73
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Trinity Street376
5h 40m€27–39Drive 196.9 km
- Drive from Athlone to Rosslare Strand196.9 km
2h 33m€34–48Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walk763
- Take the bus from Dublin Custom House Quay to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station2
7h 1m€34–47
Athlone to Rosslare Strand by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Rosslare Strand is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Rosslare Strand is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone station to Rosslare Strand. However, there are services departing from Athlone Station and arriving at Rosslare Strand via Carlow Bus Station and Trinity Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Rosslare Strand. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Rosslare Strand via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Athlone and Rosslare Strand is 292 km. The road distance is 196.9 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Rosslare Strand without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Athlone to Rosslare Strand, including transfers.
Athlone to Rosslare Strand bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.
Athlone to Rosslare Strand train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Rosslare Strand is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Rosslare Strand, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Rosslare Strand via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, and Tara Street in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Station to Rosslare Strand via Carlow Bus Station and Trinity Street in around 5h 40m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Tara Street to Rosslare Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Carlow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Carlow Bus Station to Trinity Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Arcadia to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Custom House Quay to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Rosslare Strand bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
Athlone to Rosslare Strand train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Rosslare Strand is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Athlone to Rosslare Strand.
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