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

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Roscrea in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Portarlington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COMMUTER train and finally take the 834 bus from Portlaoise Station station to Castle Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
Bus - 834834
Walk to Roscrea
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
    Portarlington
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - COMMUTERCOMMUTER
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER
    Portlaoise
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portlaoise Station
    ID 11221
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Abbey Street
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castle Street
    ID 155531
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roscrea
    Walk to
    Roscrea
    830 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Roscrea

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Roscrea, Ireland is approximately 118.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Roscrea 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 Roscrea, Ireland

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

Train stations close to Roscrea:

  • Roscrea

Bus stations close to Roscrea:

  • Roscrea Rail Station
  • Castle Street
  • Abbey Street

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line COMMUTER, Bus line 834.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Roscrea in Ireland by train and bus is about 2 hr 41 min.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Athlone to Roscrea in Ireland?

    The first bus from Athlone to Roscrea in Ireland is Athlone Station - Abbey Street. It leaves the Athlone Station stop at 7:00 AM.

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