There are 3 ways to get from Kilmacthomas to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Kilmacthomas to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmacthomas to Athlone is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmacthomas to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmacthomas to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kilmacthomas and arriving at Athlone Stn via Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmacthomas to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Athlone via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Kilmacthomas and Athlone is 228 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.
The best way to get from Kilmacthomas to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Kilmacthomas to Athlone, including transfers.
Kilmacthomas to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Kilmacthomas to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Kilmacthomas to Athlone is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Kilmacthomas, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €30–40 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmacthomas to Athlone via Waterford Bus Stn, Waterford, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €30–40
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmacthomas to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Kilmacthomas to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmacthomas to Athlone is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kilmacthomas to Athlone.
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