There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Sixmilebridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Sixmilebridgetrain Ic
2h 49m€13–19Bus, line 317 bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Sixmilebridgebus 317 / ...
4h 5m€34–46Drive 119.7 km
- Drive from Athlone to Sixmilebridgecar 119.7 km
1h 43m€21–31
Athlone to Sixmilebridge by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Sixmilebridge is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Sixmilebridge is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Sixmilebridge. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Sixmilebridge via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Sixmilebridge. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Sixmilebridge via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Athlone and Sixmilebridge is 134 km. The road distance is 119.7 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Sixmilebridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Athlone to Sixmilebridge, including transfers.
Athlone to Sixmilebridge bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Sixmilebridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Sixmilebridge is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 317 bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Sixmilebridge, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Sixmilebridge via Athenry in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Sixmilebridge via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Sixmilebridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- 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 Sixmilebridge
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Sixmilebridge bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Sixmilebridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Sixmilebridge is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Athlone to Sixmilebridge.
There are 178+ hotels available in Sixmilebridge.