What is the cheapest way to get from Athy to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Athy to Athlone is to train which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athy to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Athy to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €15 - €23.

Is there a direct bus between Athy and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Athlone Station via Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Athy and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Athy to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Athy to Athlone?

The distance between Athy and Athlone is 104 km. The road distance is 90.9 km.

How do I travel from Athy to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Athy to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €12 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Athy to Athlone?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Athy to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athy to Athlone bus from?

Athy to Athlone bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Athy William Street station.

Where do I catch the Athy to Athlone train from?

Athy to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.

Train or bus from Athy to Athlone?

The best way to get from Athy to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Athy to Athlone bus arrive?

Athy to Athlone bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Saint Peter and Paul's Church station.

Where does the Athy to Athlone train arrive?

Athy to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Athy to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Athlone is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Athy to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.

Athy to Athlone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Athy to KildareRe / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to AthloneIc / ...
2h 47m
€12–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athy William Street to Saint Peter and Paul's ChurchIw06
2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station73
3h 4m
€16–23
Drive 90.9 km
1. Drive from Athy to Athlone90.9 km
1h 20m
€16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Athy to Athlone90.9 km
1h 20m
€120–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Station883
2. Take the train from Portarlington to AthloneIc / ...
3h 9m

Athy to Athlone by train

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.4 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Athy to Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Athlone Station via Saint Peter and Paul's Church and Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 3h 4m.

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