There are 4 ways to get from Clara to Athlone (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Clara to Athlone (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clara to Athlone (Station) is to train which costs €3 - €5 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Clara to Athlone (Station) is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs €40 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clara and arriving at Athlone Stn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clara and arriving at Athlone. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Clara and Athlone (Station) is 25 km. The road distance is 26.6 km.
The best way to get from Clara to Athlone (Station) without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs €3 - €5.
The train from Clara to Athlone takes 19 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Clara to Athlone (Station) bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Clara station.
Clara to Athlone (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Clara station.
The best way to get from Clara to Athlone (Station) is to train which takes 19 min and costs €3 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €17 and takes 39 min.
What companies run services between Clara, IE-OY, Ireland and Athlone (Station), Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Clara to Athlone every 2 hours. Tickets cost €3–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Clara to Athlone Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 39 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Clara to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Clara to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Clara to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Clara to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Clara to Athlone (Station) bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Clara to Athlone (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clara to Athlone (Station) is 27 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Clara to Athlone (Station).
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone (Station).



