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

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Abbeyleix in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 828 bus from Portlaoise Station station to Abbeyleix station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 828828
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    83 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Limerick (Colbert)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portlaoise
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Portlaoise Station
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 828828
    Wait for bus
    828
    Cashel
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Abbeyleix
    Ride to bus station
    Abbeyleix
    ID 152301
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Abbeyleix

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Abbeyleix, Ireland is approximately 225.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Abbeyleix 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 Athlone

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

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Radisson Hotel
  • John Broderick St
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Abbeyleix, Ireland

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

Bus stations close to Abbeyleix:

  • Abbeyleix
  • Fire Station

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 828.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

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

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Abbeyleix station near Abbeyleix in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Abbeyleix in Ireland by train and bus is about 3 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.

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

    Get off the train at the Abbeyleix stop, which is closest to Abbeyleix in Ireland.

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