There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Tipperary 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 / ...
3h 57m€18–40Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tipperarybus 55
4h 5m€34–48Drive 127.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Tipperarycar 127.4 km
2h 2m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus 850
4h 31m€18–24
Athlone to Tipperary by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Tipperary is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Tipperary is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Tipperary via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Tipperary. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Athlone and Tipperary is 173 km. The road distance is 127.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Tipperary without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Athlone to Tipperary, including transfers.
Athlone to Tipperary bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Tipperary is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Tipperary, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Tipperary via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Limerick Junction, and Limerick Junction in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Tipperary via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 5m.
- 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 Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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 Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Tipperary bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Tipperary train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Tipperary is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Athlone to Tipperary.
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