The average bus between Athlone and Abbeyleix takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Abbeyleix. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Athlone and Abbeyleix. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Abbeyleix at 6:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Abbeyleix. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Abbeyleix station via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Athlone to Abbeyleix bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Abbeyleix bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Abbeyleix station.
The distance between Athlone and Abbeyleix is 68.8 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Abbeyleix via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 59m.
