There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Birdhill by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Birdhillbus 72
1h 57m€19–27Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Ballybrophytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Birdhilltrain Ic
4h 28m€17–26Drive 97.1 km
- Drive from Athlone to Birdhillcar 97.1 km
1h 18m€17–24
Athlone to Birdhill by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Birdhill is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Birdhill is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €16 - €24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Birdhill. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Birdhill. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Birdhill via Portarlington and Ballybrophy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Athlone and Birdhill is 100 km. The road distance is 97.1 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Birdhill without a car is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs €19 - €27.
The bus from Athlone Stn to Birdhill takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Athlone to Birdhill bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Birdhill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Birdhill is to bus which takes 1h 57m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Birdhill, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Birdhill 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Birdhill via Portarlington and Ballybrophy in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Ballybrophy to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Birdhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–27
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Birdhill bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Birdhill station.
Athlone to Birdhill train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Birdhill is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Athlone to Birdhill.
There are 117+ hotels available in Birdhill.