There are 4 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Street980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
3h 51m€19–29Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Station170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Station466
4h 8m€18–27Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthloneIc / ...
4h 14m€29–44Drive 120.2 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Athlone120.2 km
1h 49m€21–29
Carrickmacross to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Athlone is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross and arriving at Athlone Station via Cavan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Athlone is 216 km. The road distance is 120.2 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 51m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Carrickmacross to Athlone, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carrickmacross station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Athlone is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs €17 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 14m.
Carrickmacross to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Athlone is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Carrickmacross to Athlone.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Athlone Station via Cavan Bus Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Athlone via Dundalk Clarke Station, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Collins Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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