There are 2 ways to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone by bus or car
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Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €20 - €30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bennettsbridge and arriving at Athlone Stn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Kilkenny (Region) and Athlone is 159 km. The road distance is 120.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs €25 - €35.
The bus from Bennettsbridge to Athlone Stn takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Bennettsbridge station.
Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Athlone.
There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Bennettsbridge to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Bennettsbridge to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €25–35
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