There are 4 ways to get from Killenard to Athlone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
1h 23m€8–12Line 829 bus, line 815 bus
- Take the bus from Killenard to Tullamore Hosplbus 829
- Take the bus from Tullamore Hospl to Golden Islandbus 815
2h 35m€11–16Drive 69.5 km
- Drive from Killenard to Athlonecar 69.5 km
57 min€12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Killenard to Athlonetaxi 69.5 km
57 min€100–120
Killenard to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killenard to Athlone is to train which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Killenard to Athlone is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €11 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Killenard to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Killenard and arriving at Golden Island via Tullamore Hospl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Killenard to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Athlone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Killenard and Athlone is 67 km. The road distance is 69.5 km.
The best way to get from Killenard to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €8 - €13.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Killenard to Athlone, including transfers.
Killenard to Athlone bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Killenard station.
Killenard to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Killenard to Athlone is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €8 - €13. Alternatively, you can line 829 bus and line 815 bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Killenard, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killenard to Golden Island via Tullamore Hospl in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Killenard to Tullamore Hospl
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Tullamore Hospl to Golden Island
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- €100–120
DB Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 405 9077
Whelan Cabs
- Phone
- +353 85 762 2061
T D Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 52 5888
Tom Siney
- Phone
- +353 45 52 5619
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More Questions & Answers
Killenard to Athlone bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Tullamore Hospl station.
Killenard to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killenard to Athlone is 70 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Killenard to Athlone.
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