What is the cheapest way to get from Tralee to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Athlone is to bus via Roscrea which costs €25 - €35 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tralee to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Tralee to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Tralee and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Tralee station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Tralee Bus Station and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Tralee and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Tralee to Athlone?

The distance between Tralee and Athlone is 327 km. The road distance is 213.8 km.

How do I travel from Tralee to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Tralee to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €28 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Tralee to Athlone?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Tralee to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tralee to Athlone bus from?

Tralee to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Tralee Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tralee to Athlone train from?

Tralee to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.

Train or bus from Tralee to Athlone?

The best way to get from Tralee to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Tralee to Athlone bus arrive?

Tralee to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.

Where does the Tralee to Athlone train arrive?

Tralee to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.

Can I drive from Tralee to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Athlone is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Tralee to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 70+ hotels available in Athlone.

Tralee to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tralee to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tralee to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 46m
€29–40
Bus via Roscrea
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tralee Prnce's St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
3. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Golden Islandbus 850
7h 1m
€25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus 13
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
5h 28m
€38–53
Drive 213.8 km
1. Drive from Tralee to Athlonecar 213.8 km
2h 38m
€38–55

Tralee to Athlone by train

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.2 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Tralee to Athlone via Portarlington in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee Bus Station to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 5h 28m.

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