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

The cheapest way to get from Cashel to Athlone is to bus which costs €18 - €23 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cashel to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €19 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Cashel and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Cashel to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cashel and arriving at Athlone Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Cashel and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Cashel to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Thurles and arriving at Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Cashel to Athlone?

The distance between Cashel and Athlone is 156 km. The road distance is 116.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cashel to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €45 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Cashel to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cashel to Athlone bus from?

Cashel to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, depart from Cashel station.

Where do I catch the Cashel to Athlone train from?

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

Train or bus from Cashel to Athlone?

The best way to get from Cashel to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus via Portlaoise, which costs and takes 4h.

Where does the Cashel to Athlone bus arrive?

Cashel to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.

Where does the Cashel to Athlone train arrive?

Cashel to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from Cashel to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Cashel to Athlone is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Cashel to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 31m
€48–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurles to Golden Islandbus 850
4h 11m
€18–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cashel to Portlaoise Stnbus 828
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 12m
Drive 116.2 km
1. Drive from Cashel to Athlonecar 116.2 km
1h 33m
€20–29
Bus via Portlaoise
1. Take the bus from Cashel to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 828
2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h

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Distance: 156.2 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Cashel, IE-TA, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Cashel to Athlone via Thurles, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cashel to Athlone Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h.

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