There are 6 ways to get from Cloughjordan to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Borrisokane to Athlone Stnbus 72
2h 28m€19–26Bus via Shinrone
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinrone to Golden Islandbus 850
3h 2m€11–15Train
- Take the train from Cloughjordan to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 37m€15–24Drive 63 km
- Drive from Cloughjordan to Athlonecar 63 km
57 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cloughjordan to Athlonetaxi 63 km
57 min€90–110Bus via Birr
- Take the bus from Cloughjordan to Birrbus T9
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
3h 27m€19–28
Cloughjordan to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cloughjordan to Athlone is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Cloughjordan to Athlone is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Cloughjordan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cloughjordan and arriving at Athlone Stn via Borrisokane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cloughjordan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cloughjordan and arriving at Athlone via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Cloughjordan and Athlone is 74 km. The road distance is 63 km.
The best way to get from Cloughjordan to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs €19 - €27.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Cloughjordan to Athlone, including transfers.
Cloughjordan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Borrisokane station.
Cloughjordan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cloughjordan station.
The best way to get from Cloughjordan to Athlone is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Cloughjordan, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Borrisokane to Athlone Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cloughjordan to Athlone via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cloughjordan to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Borrisokane to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Shinrone to Golden Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0504-39310
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
Bus from Cloughjordan to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Tipperary
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
B Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 051 8500
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
Nenagh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 67 33 186
Henseys Hackney Service Birr
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
DK Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 690 2174
Hensey Hackney Services
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
Melissa O'Sullivan Cabhire
- Phone
- +353 87 748 8348
Dominik Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 413 1357
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Booking & Getting There
Cloughjordan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Cloughjordan to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cloughjordan to Athlone is 63 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Cloughjordan to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.