There are 3 ways to get from Athy to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
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Athy to Roscommon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Roscommon is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Roscommon is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Roscommon via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Roscommon. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Roscommon via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Athy and Roscommon is 134 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Roscommon without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Athy to Roscommon, including transfers.
Athy to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Athy to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Roscommon is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 440 bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Roscommon once daily. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Roscommon via St Peter and P's Ch, Portlaoise JFL Ave, and Athlone Stn in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–23
Bus from Athlone Stn to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–18
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Athy to Roscommon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Roscommon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Roscommon is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Athy to Roscommon.
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