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The average bus between Kilkenny (Region) and Athlone takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone. 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 Kilkenny (Region) and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny (Region) is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Athlone at 7:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bennettsbridge station and arriving at Athlone Stn station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Bennettsbridge station.
Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
The distance between Kilkenny (Region) and Athlone is 104.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Bennettsbridge to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
