There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Charleville Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
1h 36m€19–25Drive 41.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Charleville Castlecar 41.9 km
36 min€8–11Line 815 bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Tullamore Hosplbus 815
2h 1m€21–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athlone to Charleville Castletaxi 41.9 km
36 min€60–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Charleville Castle is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Charleville Castle is to drive which takes 36 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Charleville Castle. However, there are services departing from Golden Island and arriving at Mucklagh Ch via Tullamore Hospl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Charleville Castle. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Tullamore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Athlone and Charleville Castle is 44 km. The road distance is 41.9 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Charleville Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €19 - €26.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Athlone to Charleville Castle, including transfers.
Athlone to Charleville Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Charleville Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Charleville Castle is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €19 - €26. Alternatively, you can line 815 bus, which costs €20 - €26 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Charleville Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Tullamore hourly. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Golden Island to Tullamore Hospl every 4 hours. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Golden Island to Tullamore Hospl
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- €60–75
A2B Cabs Athlone
- Phone
- +353 90 649 4400
- Website
- a2b-cabs-athlone.business.site
AM to PM Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 86 105 7796
- Website
- athlonetaxi.ie
Cool Cabs
- Phone
- +353 85 111 3333
- Website
- coolcabs.ie
Danny's Taxi Athlone
- Phone
- +353 87 131 3647
- Website
- dannystaxi.business.site
Ray O'Hara's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 227 2731
- Website
- ray-oharas-taxis.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Charleville Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Tullamore Hospl station.
Athlone to Charleville Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tullamore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Charleville Castle is 42 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Athlone to Charleville Castle.
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