There are 3 ways to get from Kildare to Athlone by train, car, or taxi
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Kildare to Athlone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Athlone is to train which costs €8 - €11 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Athlone is to train which takes 54 min and costs €8 - €11.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kildare and arriving at Athlone. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Kildare and Athlone is 81 km. The road distance is 84.4 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs €8 - €11.
The train from Kildare to Athlone takes 54 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kildare to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Athlone is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Kildare to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Athlone every 4 hours. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 54 min.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Dave's Taxi & Limo Service
- Phone
- +353 86 405 3463
Kildare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 530 814
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