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

The cheapest way to get from Bray to Athlone is to bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bray to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Bray and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Bray to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cornerstone Church and arriving at Arcadia via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bray and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Bray to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bray and arriving at Athlone via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Bray to Athlone?

The distance between Bray and Athlone is 154 km. The road distance is 142.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bray to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €15 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Bray to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bray to Athlone bus from?

Bray to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Cornerstone Church station.

Where do I catch the Bray to Athlone train from?

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

Train or bus from Bray to Athlone?

The best way to get from Bray to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Bray to Athlone bus arrive?

Bray to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Westmoreland Street station.

Where does the Bray to Athlone train arrive?

Bray to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.

Can I drive from Bray to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Bray to Athlone is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Bray to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 67+ hotels available in Athlone.

Bray to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bray to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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 Bray to Tara Streettrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re
3h 24m
€15–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cornerstone Church to Westmoreland Streetbus E1
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763
3h 56m
€17–23
Drive 142.6 km
1. Drive from Bray to Athlonecar 142.6 km
1h 28m
€24–35
Bus via An Muileann gCearr
1. Take the bus from Cornerstone Church to Westmoreland Streetbus E1
2. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Mullingar Castle Streetbus 115
3. Take the bus from Mullingar Castle Street to Athlone Stationbus 190 / ...
5h 34m
€19–28

Bray to Athlone by train, foot, and tram

100Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.5 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Bray, IE-WW, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Bray to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornerstone Church to Arcadia via Westmoreland Street and Crampton Quay in around 3h 56m.

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