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

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Cong in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Claremorris station. Next, take the 431 bus from Train Station Road station to Spar Shop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min.

240min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 431431
Walk to Cong
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Claremorris
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Train Station Road
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 431431
    Wait for bus
    431
    Carraroe
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spar Shop
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cong
    Walk to
    Cong
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 456 and 422

To get from Athlone to Cong in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 456 bus and finally take the 422 bus from Headford station to Cong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 456456
Bus - 422422
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Castlebar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headford
    ID 520431
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Castlebar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cong
    Ride to bus station
    Cong
    ID 531691
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Cong

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Cong, Ireland is approximately 126.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 240 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Cong 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
  • John Broderick St
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Cong, Ireland

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

Bus stations close to Cong:

  • Cong
  • Spar Shop

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 456 and 422

To get from Athlone to Cong in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 456 bus and finally take the 422 bus from Headford station to Cong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 456456
Bus - 422422
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Castlebar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Headford
    ID 520431
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Castlebar
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cong
    Ride to bus station
    Cong
    ID 531691
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 240 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 431.

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

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 456, Bus line 422.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 240 min.

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

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Westport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Westport station near Cong in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Cong in Ireland by train and bus is about 240 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.

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

    Get off the train at the Westport stop, which is closest to Cong in Ireland.

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