There are 4 ways to get from Kenmare to Athlone by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 28m€28–55Bus
- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
7h 12m€40–72Drive 253.6 km
- Drive from Kenmare to Athlonecar 253.6 km
3h 15m€45–64Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Kilmartin Ctrbus
7h 16m€39–71
Kenmare to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenmare to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kenmare to Athlone is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenmare to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kenmare and arriving at Athlone Stn via Killarney Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Kenmare and Athlone is 334 km. The road distance is 253.6 km.
The best way to get from Kenmare to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 28m and costs €28 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Kenmare to Athlone, including transfers.
Kenmare to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kenmare station.
Kenmare to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenmare to Athlone is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kenmare to Athlone.
There are 72+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Kenmare, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kenmare to Athlone Stn via Killarney Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
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
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
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