There are 4 ways to get from Clarecastle to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Clarecastle to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 4m€22–31Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 21m€14–31Drive 114.6 km
- Drive from Clarecastle to Athlonecar 114.6 km
1h 26m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Clarecastle to Oranmore Northbus 51
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Arcadiabus 763
3h 35m€26–36
Clarecastle to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clarecastle to Athlone is to train which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Clarecastle to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Clarecastle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Clarecastle and arriving at Arcadia via Oranmore North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Clarecastle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Athlone via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Clarecastle and Athlone is 152 km. The road distance is 114.6 km.
The best way to get from Clarecastle to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Clarecastle to Athlone, including transfers.
Clarecastle to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Clarecastle station.
Clarecastle to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Clarecastle to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €14 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Clarecastle, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clarecastle to Athlone via Ennis Station, Ennis, and Athenry in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarecastle to Arcadia via Oranmore North in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clarecastle to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Clarecastle to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Clarecastle to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Oranmore North station.
Clarecastle to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clarecastle to Athlone is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Clarecastle to Athlone.
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