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

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Rathangan in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Kildare station. Next, take the 126 bus from Kildare station to Rathangan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 126126
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
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kildare
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kildare
    ID 155261
    760 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Rathangan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Rathangan
    Ride to bus station
    Rathangan
    ID 558401
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Athlone to Rathangan in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A2 bus from Athlone Station station to Athlone Ait station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 721 bus and finally take the 126 bus from Dublin Halfpenny Bridge station to Rathangan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 7 min.

307min
Walk to bus station
Bus - A2A2
Bus - 721721
Bus - 126126
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A2A2
    Wait for bus
    A2
    Athlone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Ait
    ID 555391
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    Dublin Airport T1
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Halfpenny Bridge
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Rathangan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Rathangan
    Ride to bus station
    Rathangan
    ID 558401
    125 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Rathangan

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Rathangan, Ireland is approximately 91.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Rathangan 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 Rathangan, Ireland

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

Bus stations close to Rathangan:

  • Rathangan

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Athlone to Rathangan in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A2 bus from Athlone Station station to Athlone Ait station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 721 bus and finally take the 126 bus from Dublin Halfpenny Bridge station to Rathangan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 7 min.

307min
Walk to bus station
Bus - A2A2
Bus - 721721
Bus - 126126
Leaves from Athlone Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 991001
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A2A2
    Wait for bus
    A2
    Athlone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Ait
    ID 555391
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 721721
    Wait for bus
    721
    Dublin Airport T1
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Halfpenny Bridge
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Rathangan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Rathangan
    Ride to bus station
    Rathangan
    ID 558401
    125 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 126.

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

    The alternative route takes 307 minutes, using Bus line A2, Bus line 721, Bus line 126.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Rathangan in Ireland by train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

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

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