There are 7 ways to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
3h 43m€36–95Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 32m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
5h 8m€37–52Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 14m€36–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Athlone204.7 km
2h 34mDrive 204.7 km
- Drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlonecar 204.7 km
2h 34m€35–50Bus via Abbeyfeale
- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
6h 23m€44–63
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kerry Airport and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Athlone is 405 km. The road distance is 204.7 km.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone, including transfers.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Kerry Airport station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Kerry Airport (KIR), Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Athlone via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney, and Portarlington in around 5h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- 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
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
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
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Abbeyfeale to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €7–10
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Athlone.
There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Athlone. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.