There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Athlone by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 42m€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
5h 15m€38–53Drive 221.3 km
- Drive from Killarney to Athlonecar 221.3 km
2h 47m€38–55Fly, train
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain
5h 2m€46–110Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
5h 28m€38–54
Killarney to Athlone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Athlone is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Golden Island via UL East Gate and Kilmartin Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Killarney and Athlone is 293 km. The road distance is 221.3 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Killarney to Athlone, including transfers.
Killarney to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Killarney to Athlone via Portarlington in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Golden Island via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, and Kilmartin Ctr in around 5h 15m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- 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 to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Killarney to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Athlone is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Killarney to Athlone.
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