There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station 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 Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
2h 45m€16–26Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus 850
3h 27m€16–20Drive 132.6 km
- Drive from Athlone to Limerick Junction Stationcar 132.6 km
2h 5m€23–33Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
4h 9m€33–47
Athlone to Limerick Junction Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station is to bus which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station station. However, there are services departing from Golden Island and arriving at Thurles Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Athlone and Limerick Junction Station is 167 km. The road distance is 132.6 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €16 - €26.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station, including transfers.
Athlone to Limerick Junction Station bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Limerick Junction Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €16 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €21 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Limerick Junction Station, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–15 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Limerick Junction Station bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Thurles Station.
Athlone to Limerick Junction Station train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Limerick Junction Station is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Athlone to Limerick Junction Station.
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