There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Kells Priory by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Kells Priory is to train which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Kells Priory is to drive which takes 2h and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Kells Priory. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Kells via Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Kells Priory. 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 Kells Priory is 167 km. The road distance is 126.2 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Kells Priory without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Athlone to Kells Priory, including transfers.
Athlone to Kells Priory bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Kells Priory train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Kells Priory is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Kells Priory, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Ormonde Road twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Kells Priory via Kildare, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Stn, Market Yard, Kilkenny, and Kells in around 4h 29m.
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Kells Priory bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
Athlone to Kells Priory train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Kells Priory is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Athlone to Kells Priory.
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