There are 4 ways to get from Knocklong to Athlone by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
4h 20m€34–50Drive 140.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Knocklong to Athlonecar 140.8 km
1h 47m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 44m€28–42Bus via Kilmartin Ctr
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
5h 8m€40–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knocklong to Athlone is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Knocklong to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €23 - €35.
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 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Knocklong to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athlone via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Knocklong and Athlone is 155 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Knocklong to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 station.
The best way to get from Knocklong to Athlone is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Knocklong, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knocklong to Athlone via Galtee Vw, Upr Mallow Street, Limerick, and Athenry in around 4h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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 Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knocklong to Athlone is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Knocklong to Athlone.
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