What is the cheapest way to get from Cahir to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Cahir to Athlone is to bus via Thurles which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cahir to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Cahir to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Cahir and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cahir to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cahir and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cahir and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Cahir to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cahir and arriving at Athlone via Limerick Junction, Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Cahir to Athlone?

The distance between Cahir and Athlone is 194 km. The road distance is 133.5 km.

How do I travel from Cahir to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Cahir to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €19 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Cahir to Athlone?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cahir to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cahir to Athlone bus from?

Cahir to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cahir station.

Where do I catch the Cahir to Athlone train from?

Cahir to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cahir station.

Train or bus from Cahir to Athlone?

The best way to get from Cahir to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Cahir to Athlone bus arrive?

Cahir to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.

Where does the Cahir to Athlone train arrive?

Cahir to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.

Can I drive from Cahir to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cahir to Athlone is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Cahir to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.

Cahir to Athlone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cahir to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cahir to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 42m
€20–31
Bus via Thurles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus 850
4h 56m
€19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbertbus 55
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
4h 30m
€35–49
Drive 133.5 km
1. Drive from Cahir to Athlonecar 133.5 km
1h 43m
€24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbertbus 55
2. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 54m
€29–41

Cahir to Athlone by train

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Distance: 193.5 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cahir, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Cahir to Athlone via Limerick Junction, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cahir to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 30m.

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