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

From Kildare to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Kildare to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Kildare station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 145 bus and finally take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Aston Quay station to Athlone, Athlone B&Q station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 145145
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Kildare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kildare
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ballywaltrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D'Olier Street
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    86 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kildare to Athlone by bus and train via RAIL, C3 and DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION

To get from Kildare to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Kildare station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C3 bus and finally take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Aston Quay station to Athlone, Athlone B&Q station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - C3C3
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Kildare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kildare
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Ringsend Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bachelors Walk
    ID 315
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    86 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kildare to Athlone

The distance between Kildare, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 175.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kildare 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 Kildare

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

Train stations close to Kildare:

  • Kildare

Bus stations close to Kildare:

  • Kildare Station
  • Station Road
  • Kildare Square

Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

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

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone Station
  • Gleeson Street
  • Grovelands

Related Routes

Alternative route from Kildare to Athlone by bus and train via RAIL, C3 and DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION

To get from Kildare to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Kildare station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C3 bus and finally take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Aston Quay station to Athlone, Athlone B&Q station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - C3C3
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Kildare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kildare
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Outside Heuston Train Station
    ID 4413
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Ringsend Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bachelors Walk
    ID 315
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    280 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    86 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 145, Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line C3, Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION.

  • Is there a direct train between Kildare and Athlone in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kildare to Athlone in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Dublin Heuston station near Kildare to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dublin Heuston station near Athlone in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Kildare and Athlone in Ireland by train and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL train from the Dublin Heuston station near Kildare in Ireland.

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

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

  • When is the first train from Kildare to Athlone in Ireland?

    The first train from Kildare to Athlone in Ireland is Dublin - Galway. It leaves the Kildare station at 9:25 AM.