There are 4 ways to get from Roscommon to Athy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Roscommon to Kildaretrain Re
2h 45m€13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone to Kildarebus 831
- Take the bus from Kildare Station to Athybus 883
4h 48mDrive 123.5 km
- Drive from Roscommon to Athycar 123.5 km
1h 43m€22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Roscommon to Kildaretrain Re
- Take the bus from Kildare Station to Athybus 883
3h 6m
Roscommon to Athy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Athy is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Athy is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscommon to Athy. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Athy via Athlone and Kildare Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscommon to Athy. However, there are services departing from Roscommon and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Roscommon and Athy is 134 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Athy without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Roscommon to Athy, including transfers.
Roscommon to Athy bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Roscommon to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Roscommon station.
The best way to get from Roscommon to Athy is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Roscommon, Ireland and Athy, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Roscommon to Kildare 6 times a week. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Athy via Athlone Station, Athlone, Kildare, and Kildare Station in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Roscommon to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Kildare Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
- Phone
- 045 - 482062
- Website
- locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie
Bus from Kildare Station to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://locallinkkildaresouthdublin.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Roscommon to Athy bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Roscommon to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscommon to Athy is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Roscommon to Athy.
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