There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Kilmallock by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 329 bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kilmallockbus 329
4h 4m€35–47Train
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Charlevilletrain Ic / ...
4h 27m€20–31Drive 144.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Kilmallockcar 144.4 km
1h 54m€26–38Train, line 329 bus
- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Kilmallockbus 329
4h 52m€28–39
Athlone to Kilmallock by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Kilmallock is to train which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Kilmallock is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Kilmallock. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Kilmallock via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Kilmallock. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Charleville via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Athlone and Kilmallock is 155 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Kilmallock without a car is to bus and line 329 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Athlone to Kilmallock, including transfers.
Athlone to Kilmallock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Kilmallock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Kilmallock is to bus and line 329 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Kilmallock, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Kilmallock via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Kilmallock via Portarlington, Charleville, and Charleville station in around 4h 27m.
- 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 Charleville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- 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
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Kilmallock
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Kilmallock
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Kilmallock bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Kilmallock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Kilmallock is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Athlone to Kilmallock.
There are 38+ hotels available in Kilmallock.