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

By bus and train

To get from Carrigaline to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 225 bus from Carrigaline station to Kent Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 850 bus from Thurles Train Station Car Park station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min.

320min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 225225
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 850850
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Carrigaline
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrigaline
    ID 245341
    790 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 225225
    Wait for bus
    225
    Kent Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 212631
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Thurles
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thurles Train Station Car Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Athlone Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    163 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 225, INTERCITY and RAIL

To get from Carrigaline to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 225 bus from Carrigaline station to Kent Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min.

339min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 225225
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Carrigaline
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrigaline
    ID 245341
    790 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 225225
    Wait for bus
    225
    Kent Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 212631
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    86 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carrigaline to Athlone
The distance between Carrigaline, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 279.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 320 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carrigaline 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 Carrigaline

Carrigaline is located at Carrigaline, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Liosrua.

Bus stations close to Carrigaline:

  • Liosrua
  • Hillcrest
  • Clevedon Gardens
Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is John Broderick St.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • John Broderick St
  • Gleeson Street
  • Northgate St
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 225, INTERCITY and RAIL

To get from Carrigaline to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 225 bus from Carrigaline station to Kent Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the RAIL train from Dublin Heuston station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min.

339min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 225225
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Carrigaline
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrigaline
    ID 245341
    790 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 225225
    Wait for bus
    225
    Kent Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 212631
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    153 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    86 min
  • 9
    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 Carrigaline to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 320 minutes, using Bus line 225, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 850.

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

    The alternative route takes 339 minutes, using Bus line 225, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line RAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 20 min.

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

    The 225 bus line goes from Carrigaline station near Carrigaline to Kent Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Kent Train Station station near Athlone in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Carrigaline and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 5 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 225 bus from the Carrigaline stop near Carrigaline in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kent Train Station stop, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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