There are 4 ways to get from Kilkea Castle to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 4m€29–39Drive 100.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilkea Castle to Athlonecar 100.5 km
1h 31m€18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h 55m€22–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkea to Leinster Streetbus Athy - Castledermot
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Athlone is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkea Castle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kilkea and arriving at Athlone Stn via Castledermot and Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkea Castle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Kilkea Castle and Athlone is 114 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.
The best way to get from Kilkea Castle to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €29 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Kilkea Castle to Athlone, including transfers.
Kilkea Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Kilkea Castle to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Kilkea Castle to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €29 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Kilkea Castle, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Kilkea Castle to Athlone via Athy, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
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 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 Carlow Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkea Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilkea Castle to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkea Castle to Athlone is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kilkea Castle to Athlone.
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