There are 3 ways to get from Birdhill to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Birdhill to Athlone Stnbus 72
1h 50m€19–27Train
cheapest- Take the train from Birdhill to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 32m€17–26Drive 95.6 km
- Drive from Birdhill to Athlonecar 95.6 km
1h 16m€17–24
Birdhill to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birdhill to Athlone is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Birdhill to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €16 - €24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birdhill and arriving at Athlone Stn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Birdhill to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Birdhill and arriving at Athlone via Ballybrophy and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Birdhill and Athlone is 100 km. The road distance is 95.6 km.
The best way to get from Birdhill to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €19 - €27.
The bus from Birdhill to Athlone Stn takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Birdhill to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Birdhill station.
Birdhill to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Birdhill station.
The best way to get from Birdhill to Athlone is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €26 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Birdhill, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Birdhill to Athlone Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birdhill to Athlone via Ballybrophy and Portarlington in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Birdhill to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Ballybrophy to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Birdhill to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–27
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More Questions & Answers
Birdhill to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Birdhill to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birdhill to Athlone is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Birdhill to Athlone.
There are 75+ hotels available in Athlone.



