There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Killorglin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
5h 23m€28–53Bus via Roscrea
cheapest- Take the bus from Golden Island to Roscrea Aby Stbus 850
- Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to UL Student Ctrbus 735
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus 300
8h 11m€27–51Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
7h 2m€40–69Drive 228.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Killorglincar 228.4 km
2h 57m€41–59
Athlone to Killorglin by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Killorglin is to bus via Roscrea which costs €27 - €55 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Killorglin is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Killorglin. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Killorglin via Limerick Colbert and Tralee Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Killorglin. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Killarney via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Athlone and Killorglin is 315 km. The road distance is 228.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Killorglin without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €28 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Athlone to Killorglin, including transfers.
Athlone to Killorglin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Killorglin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Killorglin is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Killorglin, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Killorglin via Portarlington, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Killorglin via Limerick Colbert and Tralee Bus Station in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Golden Island to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Roscrea Aby St to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Killorglin bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Killorglin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Killorglin is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Athlone to Killorglin.
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