There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Callan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 29m€18–26Bus, line 470 bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Ormonde Roadbus 73
- Take the bus from Kilkenny to Callanbus 470
4h 41m€28–38Drive 125.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Callancar 125.4 km
1h 56m€22–31
Athlone to Callan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Callan is to train which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Callan is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Callan. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Callan via Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Callan. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Athlone and Callan is 180 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Callan without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €18 - €26.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Athlone to Callan, including transfers.
Athlone to Callan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Callan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Callan is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €18 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 470 bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Callan, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Callan via Kildare, Kilkenny, and Kilkenny Stn in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Callan via Ormonde Road and Kilkenny in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Kilkenny to Callan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Callan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Athlone to Callan train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Callan is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Athlone to Callan.
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