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

From Holycross to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Holycross to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 394 bus from The Cottage station to Liberty Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 73 bus from Portlaoise Centre station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 28 min.

268min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 394394
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 7373
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from The Cottage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Cottage
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 394394
    Wait for bus
    394
    Liberty Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Square
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    610 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portlaoise Centre
    ID 155321
    650 m • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Athlone
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    87 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Holycross to Athlone by bus and train via 394, INTERCITY and RAIL

To get from Holycross to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 394 bus from The Cottage station to Liberty Square 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 4 hr 49 min.

289min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 394394
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from The Cottage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Cottage
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 394394
    Wait for bus
    394
    Liberty Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Square
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    610 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    74 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    80 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 Holycross to Athlone

The distance between Holycross, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 139.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 268 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Holycross 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 Holycross

Holycross is located at Holycross, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is The Cottage.

Bus stations close to Holycross:

  • The Cottage

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
  • Barrack St Church

Alternative route from Holycross to Athlone by bus and train via 394, INTERCITY and RAIL

To get from Holycross to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 394 bus from The Cottage station to Liberty Square 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 4 hr 49 min.

289min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 394394
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from The Cottage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Cottage
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 394394
    Wait for bus
    394
    Liberty Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty Square
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    610 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    74 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    80 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 Holycross to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 268 minutes, using Bus line 394, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line 73.

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

    The alternative route takes 289 minutes, using Bus line 394, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Holycross 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 28 min.

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

    The 394 bus line goes from The Cottage station near Holycross to Liberty Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Liberty Square station near Athlone in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Holycross and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 4 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 394 bus from the The Cottage stop near Holycross in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Liberty Square stop, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.