There are 5 ways to get from Borrisoleigh to Athlone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Templemore to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 19m€32–43Drive 90 km
cheapest- Drive from Borrisoleigh to Athlonecar 90 km
1h 16m€16–24Line 395 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Borrisoleigh to Nenaghbus 395 / ...
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stnbus 72
3h 12m€24–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Borrisoleigh to Athlonetaxi 90 km
1h 16m€120–160Bus
- Take the bus from Thurles to Golden Islandbus 850
3h 56m€18–23
Borrisoleigh to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Borrisoleigh to Athlone is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Borrisoleigh to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Borrisoleigh to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Borrisoleigh and arriving at Athlone Stn via Nenagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Borrisoleigh to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Templemore and arriving at Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Borrisoleigh and Athlone is 133 km. The road distance is 90 km.
The best way to get from Borrisoleigh to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Borrisoleigh to Athlone, including transfers.
Borrisoleigh to Athlone bus services, operated by Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Borrisoleigh station.
Borrisoleigh to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Templemore station.
The best way to get from Borrisoleigh to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can line 395 bus and bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Borrisoleigh, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Borrisoleigh to Athlone via Templemore, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Borrisoleigh to Athlone Stn via Nenagh in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Templemore to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–7
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 56 8831189
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Borrisoleigh to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- Bernard Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles to Golden Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- €120–160
A1 Taxis Thurles
- Phone
- +353 87 271 6666
Noel's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 262 4200
B Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 051 8500
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
Nenagh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 67 33 186
Henseys Hackney Service Birr
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Borrisoleigh to Athlone bus services, operated by Bernard Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Nenagh station.
Borrisoleigh to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Borrisoleigh to Athlone is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Borrisoleigh to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.