There are 3 ways to get from Sixmilebridge to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Sixmilebridge to Athlone by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sixmilebridge to Athlone is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sixmilebridge to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sixmilebridge to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Sixmilebridge and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Sixmilebridge to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Sixmilebridge and arriving at Athlone via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Sixmilebridge and Athlone is 134 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.
The best way to get from Sixmilebridge to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Sixmilebridge to Athlone, including transfers.
Sixmilebridge to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert station.
Sixmilebridge to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sixmilebridge station.
The best way to get from Sixmilebridge to Athlone is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Sixmilebridge, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sixmilebridge to Athlone via Athenry in around 2h 26m. 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 Sixmilebridge to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Sixmilebridge to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Sixmilebridge to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sixmilebridge to Athlone is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Sixmilebridge to Athlone.
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