There are 4 ways to get from Castlepollard to Athlone by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Granard to Athlone Stnbus 466
2h 57m€28–37Drive 64.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Castlepollard to Athlonecar 64.6 km
57 min€11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Castlepollard to Athlonetaxi 64.6 km
57 min€90–110Line 818 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Castlepollard to Mullingar Stnbus 818
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stnbus 819
3h 17m€18–27
Castlepollard to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlepollard to Athlone is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Castlepollard to Athlone is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlepollard to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Castlepollard and arriving at Athlone Stn via Granard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Castlepollard and Athlone is 87 km. The road distance is 64.6 km.
The best way to get from Castlepollard to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Castlepollard to Athlone, including transfers.
Castlepollard to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Granard station.
Castlepollard to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlepollard to Athlone is 65 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Castlepollard to Athlone.
There are 77+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Castlepollard, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Granard to Athlone Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Granard to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Castlepollard to Mullingar Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €3–4
- Cash
- €4–6
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon
- Leap
- €5–7
- Cash
- €8–10
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Ki Ki's Kabs
- Phone
- +353 87 628 7038
Lake County Taxi
- Phone
- +353 85 875 0750
Westmeath Cabs
- Phone
- +353 44 934 8888
Gallagher's Cab Hire
- Phone
- +353 43 667 1673
Brendan Leech Taxi Kinnegad
Kinnegad Cabs
- Phone
- +353 85 166 8066
Kinnegad Taxi
- Phone
- +353 44 939 1122
Jiffy Cabs
- Phone
- +353 46 9017 034
- Website
- jiffycabs.ie
Kells Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 2804 242
Lynch Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 7478 826
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