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

The cheapest way to get from Charleville to Athlone is to train which costs €19 - €29 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charleville to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Charleville and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleville to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Charleville and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Charleville to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Charleville to Athlone?

The distance between Charleville and Athlone is 205 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Charleville to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €19 - €29.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Charleville to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleville to Athlone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Charleville to Athlone train from?

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

Train or bus from Charleville to Athlone?

The best way to get from Charleville to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Charleville to Athlone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charleville to Athlone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charleville to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleville to Athlone is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Charleville to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 77+ hotels available in Athlone.

Charleville to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleville to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Charleville to Portarlingtontrain Ic
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 38m
€19–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charleville to Limerick Colbertbus 51
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
4h 3m
€33–48
Drive 152.8 km
1. Drive from Charleville to Athlonecar 152.8 km
1h 50m
€26–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Charleville to Limerick Colbertbus 51
2. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 27m
€27–40

Charleville to Athlone by bus

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4h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.3 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Charleville, IE-CO, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Charleville to Athlone via Charleville station, Charleville, and Portarlington in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleville to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 3m.

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