There are 6 ways to get from Curragh Camp to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 726 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Curragh Racecrse to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
3h 10m€22–30Train
cheapest- Take the train from Newbridge to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 49m€11–16Drive 92.9 km
- Drive from Curragh Camp to Athlonecar 92.9 km
1h 15m€17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Curragh Camp to Athlonetaxi 92.9 km
1h 15m€130–160Line 726 bus, bus via TUS North Gate
- Take the bus from Curragh Racecrse to Kilminchybus 726
- Take the bus from Kilminchy to TUS North Gatebus Ai07
3h 24m€14–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Orchard Park to Heuston Stationbus 126 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 59m€13–19
Curragh Camp to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Curragh Camp to Athlone is to train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Curragh Camp to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Curragh Camp to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Curragh Racecrse and arriving at Athlone Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Curragh Camp to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Newbridge and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Curragh Camp and Athlone is 112 km. The road distance is 92.9 km.
The best way to get from Curragh Camp to Athlone without a car is to line 726 bus and bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €22 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Curragh Camp to Athlone, including transfers.
Curragh Camp to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Curragh Racecrse station.
Curragh Camp to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newbridge station.
The best way to get from Curragh Camp to Athlone is to line 726 bus and bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €22 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Curragh Camp, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Curragh Racecrse to Athlone Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Curragh Camp to Athlone via Moorfield, Newbridge Stn, Newbridge, and Portarlington in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Newbridge to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Curragh Racecrse to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–7
Bus from Curragh Racecrse to Kilminchy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–7
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–23
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Kilminchy to TUS North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Orchard Park to Heuston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
A-Class Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 442 434
Curragh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 441 144
Orchard Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 442 129
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Booking & Getting There
Curragh Camp to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Ave station.
Curragh Camp to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Curragh Camp to Athlone is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Curragh Camp to Athlone.
There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.







