There are 5 ways to get from Wicklow to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Placebus 740A
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re / ...
3h 19m€27–39Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wicklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re / ...
3h 41m€17–26Bus, train via Colley Row
- Take the bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busárasbus 133
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re / ...
4h 3m€20–30Drive 169.7 km
- Drive from Wicklow to Athlonecar 169.7 km
1h 45m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Ashford to Liffey Valley SCbus 1414b
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
4h 9m
Wicklow to Athlone by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wicklow to Athlone is to train which costs €17 - €27 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wicklow to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wicklow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Grand Hotel and arriving at Arcadia via Ashford and Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Wicklow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Wicklow and arriving at Athlone via Abbey Street and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Wicklow and Athlone is 181 km. The road distance is 169.7 km.
The best way to get from Wicklow to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 19m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Wicklow to Athlone, including transfers.
Wicklow to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Ashford station.
Wicklow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Wicklow station.
The best way to get from Wicklow to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Wicklow, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Wicklow to Athlone via Tara Street, Abbey Street, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Hotel to Arcadia via Ashford, Liffey Valley SC, and Liffey Valley in around 4h 9m.
- 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 Wicklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Place
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Colley Row to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Ashford to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Wicklow to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Wicklow to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wicklow to Athlone is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Wicklow to Athlone.
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