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 57m€28–55Bus 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 10m€39–71Drive 253.6 km
- Drive from Kenmare to Athlonecar 253.6 km
3h 15m€44–64Bus
- 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€40–72
Kenmare to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kenmare to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 57m.
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 Golden Island via Killarney Mission, UL East Gate and Kilmartin Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
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 57m and costs €28 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 74+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Kenmare, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kenmare to Golden Island via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, and Kilmartin Ctr in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 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
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