There are 5 ways to get from Kilkee to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kilkee to Ennis Stationbus 333 / ...
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 51m€20–42Bus, train via Moyasta
- Take the bus from Moyasta to Ennis Stationbus 336
- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 10m€28–52Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Kilkee to Athlonecar 162.1 km
2h 19m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkee to Ennis Stationbus 333 / ...
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Oranmore Northbus 51
- Take the bus from Oranmore North to Arcadiabus 763
6h 3m€33–60Bus, train via Galway
- Take the bus from Kilkee to Ennis Frs Walkbus 335
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Galway Ceanntbus 350
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
6h 56m€36–52
Kilkee to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkee to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkee to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkee to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kilkee and arriving at Arcadia via Ennis Station and Oranmore North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Kilkee and Athlone is 199 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Kilkee to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kilkee to Athlone, including transfers.
Kilkee to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkee station.
Kilkee to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ennis Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkee to Athlone is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Kilkee to Athlone.
There are 75+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Kilkee, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilkee to Arcadia via Ennis Station and Oranmore North in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkee to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Moyasta to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Kilkee to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–29
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