There are 3 ways to get from Castleisland to Athlone by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
4h 58m€36–51Drive 197.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Castleisland to Athlonecar 197.1 km
2h 28m€34–49Bus via Abbeyfeale
- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
6h 13m€44–63
Castleisland to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castleisland to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Castleisland to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Castleisland to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Castleisland and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Castleisland and Athlone is 205 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.
The best way to get from Castleisland to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Castleisland to Athlone, including transfers.
Castleisland to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Castleisland station.
Castleisland to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castleisland to Athlone is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Castleisland to Athlone.
There are 75+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Castleisland, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castleisland to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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