How to get from Abbeyleix to Athlone by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Abbeyleix to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 828 bus from Abbeyleix station to Portlaoise Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 828828
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abbeyleix
  • 2
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Laois Education Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Portlaoise Station
    ID 11221
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Portlaoise
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 858, RAIL and RAIL

To get from Abbeyleix to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 858 bus from Abbeyleix station to Thurles Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Bus - 858858
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abbeyleix
  • 2
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Thurles Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thurles Train Station
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Abbeyleix to Athlone

The distance between Abbeyleix, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 92.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Abbeyleix to Athlone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Abbeyleix

Abbeyleix is located at Abbeyleix, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Abbeyleix.

Bus stations close to Abbeyleix:

  • Abbeyleix
  • Fire Station

Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Athlone Station.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone Station
  • Gleeson Street
  • Grovelands

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 858, RAIL and RAIL

To get from Abbeyleix to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 858 bus from Abbeyleix station to Thurles Train Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the RAIL train from Portarlington station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Bus - 858858
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Abbeyleix

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abbeyleix
  • 2
    Bus - 858858
    Wait for bus
    858
    Thurles Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thurles Train Station
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thurles
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Abbeyleix to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 828, Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Abbeyleix to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 858, Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Abbeyleix and Athlone in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Abbeyleix to Athlone in Ireland?

    The 828 bus line goes from Laois Education Centre station near Abbeyleix to Portlaoise Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Portlaoise Station station near Athlone in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Abbeyleix to Athlone in Ireland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Abbeyleix and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Abbeyleix to get to Athlone in Ireland?

    Get on the 828 bus from the Laois Education Centre stop near Abbeyleix in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Abbeyleix and Athlone in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Portlaoise Station station, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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