There are 4 ways to get from Lismore to Athlone by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dungarvan to Waterford Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
6h 32m€26–47Bus
- Take the bus from Dungarvan to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
7h 3m€34–49Drive 167.5 km
- Drive from Lismore to Athlonecar 167.5 km
2h 19m€29–42Bus via Thurles
- Take the bus from Dungarvan to Clonmel Stnbus 356
- Take the bus from Gladstone Street to Thurlesbus 393 / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles to Golden Islandbus 850
8h 37m
Lismore to Athlone by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lismore to Athlone is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lismore to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lismore to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Lismore and arriving at Athlone Stn via Dungarvan and Kilkenny Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Lismore and Athlone is 283 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.
The best way to get from Lismore to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Lismore to Athlone, including transfers.
Lismore to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Dungarvan station.
Lismore to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Kilkenny Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lismore to Athlone is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Lismore to Athlone.
There are 79+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Lismore, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Lismore to Athlone Stn via Dungarvan and Kilkenny Stn in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Kildare to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dungarvan to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dungarvan to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
Bus from Dungarvan to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dungarvan to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- +353 58 22076
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkwaterford.ie
Bus from Dungarvan to Clonmel Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.locallinkwaterford.ie/
- Phone
- +353 56 8831189
- [email protected]
- Website
- bernardkavanaghcoaches.com
Bus from Gladstone Street to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- http://www.bernardkavanaghcoaches.com/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles to Golden Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
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