How to get from Athlone to Athlone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 450 bus from Achill Sound station to Newport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 978 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Castlebar station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Bus - 450450
Bus - 978978
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Achill Sound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Athlone
  • 2
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Bus Eireann
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newport
    ID 638111
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 978978
    Wait for bus
    978
    Train Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Train Station
    ID 10759
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlebar
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    95 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 450 and RAIL

To get from Athlone to Athlone in Ireland, take the 450 bus from Achill Sound station to Mill Street station. Next, take the RAIL train from Westport station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Bus - 450450
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Achill Sound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Athlone
  • 2
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Bus Eireann
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill Street
    ID 555711
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Westport
    800 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    108 min
  • 7
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Athlone

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 166.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Athlone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Radisson Hotel.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Radisson Hotel
  • Northgate St
  • Athlone Station

Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Gleeson Street.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Gleeson Street
  • Athlone Station
  • Grace Park Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 450 and RAIL

To get from Athlone to Athlone in Ireland, take the 450 bus from Achill Sound station to Mill Street station. Next, take the RAIL train from Westport station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Bus - 450450
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Achill Sound

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Athlone
  • 2
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Bus Eireann
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mill Street
    ID 555711
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Westport
    800 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    108 min
  • 7
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 450, Bus line 978, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 450, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Athlone in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Athlone to Athlone in Ireland?

    The 450 bus line goes from Bus Eireann station near Athlone to Newport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Athlone in Ireland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 4 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Athlone to get to Athlone in Ireland?

    Get on the 450 bus from the Bus Eireann stop near Athlone in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Athlone and Athlone in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Athlone station, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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