There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Kildorrery by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
4h 48m€24–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
5h 30m€24–32Drive 166 km
- Drive from Athlone to Kildorrerycar 166 km
2h 14m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mitchelstownbus 328
5h 50m€39–54
Athlone to Kildorrery by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Kildorrery is to bus and train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Kildorrery is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Kildorrery. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Kildorrery via Limerick Colbert and Mitchelstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Kildorrery. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Mallow via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Athlone and Kildorrery is 255 km. The road distance is 166 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Kildorrery without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Athlone to Kildorrery, including transfers.
Athlone to Kildorrery bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Kildorrery train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Kildorrery is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Kildorrery, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Kildorrery via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Mallow, and Mallow Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Kildorrery via Limerick Colbert and Mitchelstown in around 5h 50m.
- 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 Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Thurles to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Kildorrery bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Kildorrery train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Kildorrery is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Athlone to Kildorrery.
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