There are 4 ways to get from Killarney National Park to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 12m€26–37Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
6h 36m€38–53Drive 226.8 km
- Drive from Muckross House to Athlonecar 226.8 km
2h 54m€39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
6h 55m€38–54
Killarney National Park to Athlone by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney National Park to Athlone is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney National Park to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney National Park to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Muckross Abbey and arriving at Golden Island via Killarney Mission, UL East Gate and Kilmartin Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney National Park to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Killarney National Park and Athlone is 299 km. The road distance is 226.8 km.
The best way to get from Killarney National Park to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Killarney National Park to Athlone, including transfers.
Killarney National Park to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney National Park to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney National Park to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Killarney National Park, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Muckross Abbey to Athlone via Muckross Abbey, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney, and Portarlington in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muckross Abbey to Golden Island via Muckross Abbey, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney Mission, UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, and Kilmartin Ctr in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney National Park to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Killarney National Park to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney National Park to Athlone is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Killarney National Park to Athlone.
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