There are 4 ways to get from Athlone (Station) to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
2h 25m€21–30Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
3h 13m€15–21Drive 115.9 km
- Drive from Athlone (Station) to Limerickcar 115.9 km
1h 30m€20–29Bus via Kilmartin Ctr
- Take the bus from Kilmartin Ctr to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
3h 25m€27–38
Athlone (Station) to Limerick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Limerick is to train which costs €15 - €22 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone (Station) to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €19 - €29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Limerick Colbert. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone (Station) to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Limerick via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Athlone (Station) and Limerick is 121 km. The road distance is 115.9 km.
The best way to get from Athlone (Station) to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €21 - €30.
The bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Athlone (Station) to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone (Station) to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone (Station) to Limerick is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €22 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Athlone (Station), Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Limerick via Athenry in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Kilmartin Ctr to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone (Station) to Limerick bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone (Station) to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone (Station) to Limerick is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Athlone (Station) to Limerick.
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