There are 3 ways to get from Connolly to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Connolly to Ennis Bus Stationbus C12
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 32m€14–22Bus
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Oranmore Northbus 51
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Arcadiabus 763
4h 43m€27–40Drive 125.7 km
- Drive from Connolly to Athlonecar 125.7 km
1h 41m€22–32
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Connolly to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Connolly to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Connolly to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Connolly and arriving at Arcadia via Ennis Station and Oranmore North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Connolly and Athlone is 132 km. The road distance is 125.7 km.
The best way to get from Connolly to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 32m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Connolly to Athlone, including transfers.
Connolly to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ennis Station.
Connolly to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Oranmore North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Connolly to Athlone is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Connolly to Athlone.
There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Connolly, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Connolly to Arcadia via Ennis Station and Oranmore North in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- 069 22311
- [email protected]
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
Bus from Connolly to Ennis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Local Link Limerick Clare
- Leap
- €2–3
- Cash
- €3–4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ennis Station to Oranmore North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Oranmore North to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
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