There are 4 ways to get from Kinnitty Castle to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 909 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kinnitty to Tullamorebus 909
- Take the train from Tullamore to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 16m€6–20Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stnbus 850
3h€18–27Drive 45.9 km
- Drive from Kinnitty Castle to Athlonecar 45.9 km
41 min€8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kinnitty Castle to Athlonetaxi 45.9 km
41 min€65–80
Kinnitty Castle to Athlone by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinnitty Castle to Athlone is to drive which costs €7 - €12 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Kinnitty Castle to Athlone is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €7 - €12.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinnitty Castle to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kinnitty and arriving at Athlone Stn via Birr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Kinnitty Castle and Athlone is 66 km. The road distance is 45.9 km.
The best way to get from Kinnitty Castle to Athlone without a car is to line 909 bus and train which takes 2h 16m and costs €6 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Kinnitty Castle to Athlone, including transfers.
Kinnitty Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Birr station.
Kinnitty Castle to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinnitty Castle to Athlone is 46 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Kinnitty Castle to Athlone.
There are 80+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Kinnitty Castle, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Birr to Athlone Stn every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–9 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Bus Éireann also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Kinnitty to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–6
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €16–22
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- €65–80
DK Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 690 2174
Hensey Hackney Services
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
Melissa O'Sullivan Cabhire
- Phone
- +353 87 748 8348
Henseys Hackney Service Birr
- Phone
- +353 87 666 1420
- Website
- henseyhackneybirr.business.site
M&M Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 673 7447
D C Cabs
- Phone
- +353 57 935 0500
Foxcabs
- Phone
- +353 57 932 2222
Mac's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 57 935 1111
Tullamore Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 996 2264
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