There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Roscommon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to RoscommonIc / ...
2h 45m€13–20Bus, line 440 bus
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station73
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Roscommon440 / ...
4h 37m€21–32Drive 123.5 km
- Drive from Athy to Roscommon123.5 km
1h 43m€21–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Station883
- Take the train from Kildare to RoscommonIc / ...
3h 7m
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 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Roscommon is to drive which takes 1h 43m 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 Avenue and Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
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 45m.
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 45m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Athy to Roscommon, including transfers.
Athy to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue 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 45m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 440 bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Roscommon, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Roscommon 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Roscommon via Saint Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise JFL Avenue, and Athlone Station in around 4h 37m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- 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 Avenue to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- 045 - 482062
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Athy Barrow Quay to Kildare Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Roscommon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone 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 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Athy to Roscommon.
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