There are 3 ways to get from Balla to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Balla to Athlone by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balla to Athlone is to drive which costs €16 - €25 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Balla to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €16 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Balla to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Balla and arriving at Athlone Stn via Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Balla to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Athlone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Balla and Athlone is 106 km. The road distance is 99.2 km.
The best way to get from Balla to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €15 - €28.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Balla to Athlone, including transfers.
Balla to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Claremorris station.
Balla to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Balla to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €15 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Balla, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Athlone every 2 hours. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Claremorris to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–27
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More Questions & Answers
Balla to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Balla to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balla to Athlone is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Balla to Athlone.
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