There are 3 ways to get from Ashford Castle to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Line 431 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cong to Claremorris Stnbus 431
- Take the train from Claremorris to Athlonetrain Re / ...
3h 7m€9–15Line 431 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cong to Claremorrisbus 431
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stnbus 440
3h 35m€20–29Drive 105.2 km
- Drive from Ashford Castle to Athlonecar 105.2 km
1h 46m€18–26
Ashford Castle to Athlone by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashford Castle to Athlone is to line 431 bus and train which costs €9 - €15 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ashford Castle to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashford Castle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Athlone Stn via Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Ashford Castle and Athlone is 127 km. The road distance is 105.2 km.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Athlone without a car is to line 431 bus and train which takes 3h 7m and costs €9 - €15.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Ashford Castle to Athlone, including transfers.
Ashford Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, depart from Cong station.
Ashford Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashford Castle to Athlone is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Ashford Castle to Athlone.
There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Ashford Castle, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ashford Castle to Athlone Stn via Cong and Claremorris in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Cong to Claremorris Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
Bus from Cong to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
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