There are 4 ways to get from Knocklong to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train via Portlaoise
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 41m€53–69Drive 140.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Knocklong to Athlonecar 140.8 km
1h 47m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
4h 21m€34–50Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
5h 14m€28–42
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knocklong to Athlone is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Knocklong to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Knocklong to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Knocklong and arriving at Athlone Stn via Galtee Vw and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Knocklong to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Knocklong and Athlone is 191 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Knocklong to Athlone without a car is to train via Portlaoise which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Knocklong to Athlone, including transfers.
Knocklong to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Knocklong to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Knocklong to Athlone is to train via Portlaoise which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Knocklong, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Knocklong to Athlone via Limerick Junction, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
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Booking & Getting There
Knocklong to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Knocklong to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knocklong to Athlone is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Knocklong to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.