There are 4 ways to get from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Charleville to Portarlingtontrain Ic
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 56m€61–78Drive 161.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlonecar 161.9 km
2h 9m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbertbus 13 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
5h 42m€35–51Bus via Kilmartin Ctr
- Take the bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
5h 57m€33–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Broadford and arriving at Athlone Stn via Newcastle West and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Dromcollogher-Broadford and Athlone is 227 km. The road distance is 161.9 km.
The best way to get from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €60 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone, including transfers.
Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Newcastle West station.
Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Charleville station.
The best way to get from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €60 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Dromcollogher-Broadford, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone via Charleville and Portarlington in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadford to Athlone Stn via Newcastle West and Limerick Colbert in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Charleville to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Newcastle West to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Dromcollogher-Broadford to Athlone.
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