There are 4 ways to get from Tullamore (Station) to Athlone by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tullamore (Station) to Athlone by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tullamore (Station) to Athlone is to train which costs €4 - €7 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Tullamore (Station) to Athlone is to train which takes 29 min and costs €4 - €7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tullamore Stn and arriving at Golden Island. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tullamore and arriving at Athlone. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Tullamore (Station) and Athlone is 36 km. The road distance is 37.8 km.
The best way to get from Tullamore (Station) to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs €4 - €7.
The train from Tullamore to Athlone takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Tullamore (Station) to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Tullamore Stn station.
Tullamore (Station) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tullamore station.
The best way to get from Tullamore (Station) to Athlone is to train which takes 29 min and costs €4 - €7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €7 and takes 52 min.
What companies run services between Tullamore (Station), Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tullamore to Athlone hourly. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Tullamore Stn to Golden Island every 4 hours. Tickets cost €5–7 and the journey takes 52 min. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Tullamore to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Tullamore Stn to Golden Island
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Tullamore Stn to Golden Island
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
D C Cabs
- Phone
- +353 57 935 0500
Foxcabs
- Phone
- +353 57 932 2222
Mac's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 57 935 1111
Tullamore Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 996 2264
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Booking & Getting There
Tullamore (Station) to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Golden Island station.
Tullamore (Station) to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tullamore (Station) to Athlone is 38 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Tullamore (Station) to Athlone.
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