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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Waterford to Athlone

Cheapest
2 h 3 min
Car
176 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Waterford to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87

Bus operators

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Waterford Bus Station to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Athlone is to bus which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterford to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Waterford and Athlone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterford Bus Station station and arriving at Athlone Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Waterford and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Waterford to Athlone?

The distance between Waterford and Athlone is 204 km. The road distance is 177 km.

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

The best way to get from Waterford to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $18.48 - $26.09 .

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

The bus from Waterford Bus Station to Athlone Station takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Waterford to Athlone bus from?

Waterford to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Waterford Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Waterford to Athlone train from?

Waterford to Athlone train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Waterford station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterford to Athlone?

The best way to get from Waterford to Athlone is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $18.48 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $35.87 and takes 4h 6m. There are no good options to fly between Waterford to Athlone.

Where does the Waterford to Athlone bus arrive?

Waterford to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.

Where does the Waterford to Athlone train arrive?

Waterford to Athlone train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Waterford to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Athlone is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Waterford to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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