There are 6 ways to get from Kilronan Castle to Athlone by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Drumshanbo to Longford Stnbus 469
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
5h 12m€30–43Drive 89.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kilronan Castle to Athlonecar 89.8 km
1h 19m€16–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilronan Castle to Athlonetaxi 89.8 km
1h 19m€120–160Line 572 bus, line 567 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Ballyfarnon to Drumshanbobus 572
- Take the bus from Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Snn Stnbus 567
- Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Longfordtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
5h 24m€21–32Line 572 bus, line 567 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ballyfarnon to Drumshanbobus 572
- Take the bus from Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannonbus 567
- Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford Stnbus 23
- Take the bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466 / ...
5h 32m€28–44Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kilronan Castle to Castlereataxi
- Take the train from Castlerea to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
1h 40m€74–90
Kilronan Castle to Athlone by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilronan Castle to Athlone is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kilronan Castle to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilronan Castle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballyfarnon and arriving at Athlone Stn via Drumshanbo and Longford Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Kilronan Castle and Athlone is 116 km. The road distance is 89.8 km.
The best way to get from Kilronan Castle to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Kilronan Castle to Athlone, including transfers.
Kilronan Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Drumshanbo station.
Kilronan Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Longford Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilronan Castle to Athlone is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Kilronan Castle to Athlone.
There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Kilronan Castle, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Kilronan Castle to Athlone Stn via Ballyfarnon, Drumshanbo, and Longford Stn in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carrick On Shannon to Longford
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Castlerea to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Drumshanbo to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Longford Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus from Ballyfarnon to Drumshanbo
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €2–3
- Cash
- €3–4
Bus from Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Snn Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €2–3
- Cash
- €3–4
Bus from Ballyfarnon to Drumshanbo
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €2–3
- Cash
- €3–4
Bus from Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €2–3
- Cash
- €3–4
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Matt's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 263 6791
McKenna's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 261 0001
AC Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 730 7852
Leitrim Taxis and Transport Service
- Phone
- +353 83 856 9506
- Website
- leitrimtaxis.ie
Doddy Seamus & Margaret Taxi & Limousine Service
- Phone
- +353 71 918 9024
Murtagh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 71 918 9131
Collooney Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 229 3331
Vivian Lavin
- Phone
- +353 71 913 0100
Ballinamore Cabs
- Phone
- +353 71 964 5955
Mulvey's Bus and Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 203 9565
Matt's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 263 6791
McKenna's Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 261 0001
AC Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 730 7852
Leitrim Taxis and Transport Service
- Phone
- +353 83 856 9506
- Website
- leitrimtaxis.ie
Doddy Seamus & Margaret Taxi & Limousine Service
- Phone
- +353 71 918 9024
Murtagh Cabs
- Phone
- +353 71 918 9131
Collooney Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 229 3331
Vivian Lavin
- Phone
- +353 71 913 0100
Ballinamore Cabs
- Phone
- +353 71 964 5955
Mulvey's Bus and Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 203 9565
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