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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athlone to Carlow

Composite routes from Athlone to Carlow

Cheapest
1 h 22 min
Car
114 km.
from $6

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Athlone to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Train from Kildare to Carlow
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

Bus operators

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Hanover
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Carlow?

The cheapest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Carlow is to bus which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Carlow?

The fastest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Carlow is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $21.74 - $32.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Athlone (Station) and Carlow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athlone Station station and arriving at Hanover Bus Park. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Athlone (Station) and Carlow?

No, there is no direct train from Athlone (Station) to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Athlone (Station) to Carlow?

The distance between Athlone (Station) and Carlow is 111 km. The road distance is 114.7 km.

How do I travel from Athlone (Station) to Carlow without a car?

The best way to get from Athlone (Station) to Carlow without a car is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

How long does it take to get from Athlone (Station) to Carlow?

The bus from Athlone Station to Hanover Bus Park takes 2h 11m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Athlone (Station) to Carlow bus from?

Athlone (Station) to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.

Where do I catch the Athlone (Station) to Carlow train from?

Athlone (Station) to Carlow train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Athlone station.

Train or bus from Athlone (Station) to Carlow?

The best way to get from Athlone (Station) to Carlow is to bus which takes 2h 11m and costs $11.96 - $18.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $21.74 and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Athlone (Station) to Carlow bus arrive?

Athlone (Station) to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Hanover Bus Park station.

Where does the Athlone (Station) to Carlow train arrive?

Athlone (Station) to Carlow train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Athlone (Station) to Carlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Athlone (Station) to Carlow is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Athlone (Station) to Carlow.

Where can I stay near Carlow?

There are 87+ hotels available in Carlow. Prices start at $47.15 per night.
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