There are 3 ways to get from Killaloe to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Line 323 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Ballina to Nenaghbus 323
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stnbus 72
3h 3m€29–40Drive 96.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Killaloe to Athlonecar 96.9 km
1h 19m€17–24Line 345 bus, train
- Take the bus from Killaloe to William Streetbus 345
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 34m€36–51
Killaloe to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killaloe to Athlone is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Killaloe to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Killaloe to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Athlone Stn via Nenagh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Killaloe and Athlone is 104 km. The road distance is 96.9 km.
The best way to get from Killaloe to Athlone without a car is to line 323 bus and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs €29 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Killaloe to Athlone, including transfers.
Killaloe to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballina station.
Killaloe to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Nenagh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killaloe to Athlone is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Killaloe to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Killaloe, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballina to Athlone Stn via Nenagh in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ballina to Nenagh
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–16
Bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Killaloe to William Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €12–16
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