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

The cheapest way to get from Clane to Athlone is to train which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clane to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Clane and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Clane to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Clane and arriving at Arcadia via Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Clane and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Clane to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Sallins and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Clane to Athlone?

The distance between Clane and Athlone is 106 km. The road distance is 100.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Clane to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €11 - €18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Clane to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clane to Athlone bus from?

Clane to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Clane station.

Where do I catch the Clane to Athlone train from?

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

Train or bus from Clane to Athlone?

The best way to get from Clane to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €11 - €18. Alternatively, you can line 120 bus and bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Clane to Athlone bus arrive?

Clane to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.

Where does the Clane to Athlone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Clane to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Clane to Athlone is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Clane to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 74+ hotels available in Athlone.

Clane to Athlone - 3 ways to travel via train, line 120 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Clane to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Sallins to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 15m
€11–17
Line 120 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Clane to Liffey Valley SCbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
3h 23m
€16–22
Drive 100.2 km
1. Drive from Clane to Athlonecar 100.2 km
1h 10m
€18–25

Clane to Athlone by bus and train

126Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.7 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Clane to Athlone via Sallins Station, Sallins, and Portarlington in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clane to Arcadia via Liffey Valley SC and Liffey Valley in around 3h 23m.

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