There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Gorteen by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 977 bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlereabus 440
- Take the bus from Castlerea to Gorteenbus 977
2h 43m€19–27Drive 84.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Gorteencar 84.7 km
1h 8m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athlone to Gorteentaxi 84.7 km
1h 8m€120–150Train, line 429 bus
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Castlerea Stn to Ballaghaderreenbus 429
3h 21m€19–28
Athlone to Gorteen by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Gorteen is to drive which costs €14 - €22 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Gorteen is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Gorteen. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Gorteen via Castlerea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Athlone and Gorteen is 95 km. The road distance is 84.7 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Gorteen without a car is to bus and line 977 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Athlone to Gorteen, including transfers.
Athlone to Gorteen bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Gorteen bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Castlerea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Gorteen is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Athlone to Gorteen.
There are 72+ hotels available in Gorteen.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Gorteen, IE-SO, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Gorteen via Castlerea in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Castlerea Stn to Ballaghaderreen
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
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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