There are 5 ways to get from Kilmeague to Athlone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Portarlington
best- Take the train from Newbridge to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 9m€10–14Train
cheapest- Take the train from Newbridge to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 15m€8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Kilmeague to Liffey Valley SCbus 120B / ...
- Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadiabus 763
3h 51m€16–22Drive 89.8 km
- Drive from Kilmeague to Athlonecar 89.8 km
1h 8m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilmeague to Athlonetaxi 89.8 km
1h 8m€120–160
Kilmeague to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmeague to Athlone is to train which costs €8 - €12 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmeague to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmeague to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kilmeague and arriving at Arcadia via Liffey Valley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmeague to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Newbridge and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Kilmeague and Athlone is 99 km. The road distance is 89.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilmeague to Athlone without a car is to train via Portarlington which takes 2h 9m and costs €9 - €14.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Kilmeague to Athlone, including transfers.
Kilmeague to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Kilmeague station.
Kilmeague to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Newbridge station.
The best way to get from Kilmeague to Athlone is to train via Portarlington which takes 2h 9m and costs €9 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Kilmeague, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilmeague to Athlone via Newbridge Stn, Newbridge, and Portarlington in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmeague to Arcadia via Liffey Valley SC and Liffey Valley in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Newbridge to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
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 Newbridge to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Kilmeague to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- €120–160
Campbell Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 432 887
Marty's Cabs Newbridge
Newbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 431 351
Cappa Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 259 5777
Rathangan Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 407 5999
Dave's Taxi & Limo Service
- Phone
- +353 86 405 3463
Kildare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 530 814
A-Class Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 442 434
Curragh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 441 144
Orchard Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 442 129
Eights Taxis Naas
- Phone
- +353 45 888 888
N Town Taxis
- Phone
- +353 85 736 7836
- Website
- ntowntaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmeague to Athlone bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Kilmeague to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmeague to Athlone is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Kilmeague to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.