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

From Killarney to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Killarney to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 14 bus from Killarney station to Limerick Bus 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 5 hr 10 min.

310min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Killarney

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Killarney
    ID 635601
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Limerick Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Bus Station
    ID 635011
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    91 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Killarney to Athlone by bus and train via 300, RAIL and RAIL

To get from Killarney to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 300 bus from Mission Road station to Arthur's Quay 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 5 hr 50 min.

350min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 300300
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Mission Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Road
    810 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Bachelors Walk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arthur's Quay
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    960 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    91 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    44 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 Killarney to Athlone

The distance between Killarney, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 312.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 310 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Killarney 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 Killarney

Killarney is located at Killarney, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is East Avenue Road.

Train stations close to Killarney:

  • Killarney

Bus stations close to Killarney:

  • East Avenue Road
  • East Avenue Road Killarney
  • Mission Road

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

Alternative route from Killarney to Athlone by bus and train via 300, RAIL and RAIL

To get from Killarney to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 300 bus from Mission Road station to Arthur's Quay 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 5 hr 50 min.

350min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 300300
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Mission Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mission Road
    810 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 300300
    Wait for bus
    300
    Bachelors Walk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arthur's Quay
    105 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    960 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Portarlington
    91 min
  • 7
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Westport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    44 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 Killarney to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 310 minutes, using Bus line 14, Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 350 minutes, using Bus line 300, Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 10 min.

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

    The 14 bus line goes from Killarney station near Killarney to Limerick Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Limerick Bus Station station near Athlone in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Killarney and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 5 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 14 bus from the Killarney stop near Killarney in Ireland.

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

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

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