There are 4 ways to get from Kilmallock to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Line 329 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Kilmallock to Limerick Colbertbus 329
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
4h 8m€34–47Train
cheapest- Take the train from Charleville to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 14m€20–30Drive 142.4 km
- Drive from Kilmallock to Athlonecar 142.4 km
1h 52m€25–36Line 329 bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilmallock to Limerick Colbertbus 329
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 31m€28–39
Kilmallock to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilmallock to Athlone is to train which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmallock to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmallock to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kilmallock and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmallock to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Charleville and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Kilmallock and Athlone is 155 km. The road distance is 142.4 km.
The best way to get from Kilmallock to Athlone without a car is to line 329 bus and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Kilmallock to Athlone, including transfers.
Kilmallock to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilmallock station.
Kilmallock to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Charleville station.
The best way to get from Kilmallock to Athlone is to line 329 bus and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Kilmallock, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilmallock to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmallock to Athlone via Charleville station, Charleville, and Portarlington in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Charleville to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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 Kilmallock to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
Bus from Kilmallock to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
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Booking & Getting There
Kilmallock to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Kilmallock to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmallock to Athlone is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Kilmallock to Athlone.
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