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

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Castleisland in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Athenry station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RAIL train and finally take the 14 bus from Limerick (Bus Station) station to Castleisland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 44 min.

404min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 1414
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
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athenry
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Limerick (Colbert)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Limerick (Colbert)
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limerick (Bus Station)
    ID 635041
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Killarney
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Castleisland
    Ride to bus station
    Castleisland
    ID 355641
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Athlone to Castleisland in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Athlone, Athlone B&Q station to Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 14 bus from Limerick (Bus Station) station to Castleisland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 24 min.

384min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 5151
Bus - 1414
Leaves from Athlone, Athlone B&Q

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522811
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick (Bus Station)
    ID 635041
    131 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Killarney
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Castleisland
    Ride to bus station
    Castleisland
    ID 355641
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Castleisland

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Castleisland, Ireland is approximately 241 km, which can typically be travelled in 404 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Castleisland 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 Castleisland, Ireland

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

Bus stations close to Castleisland:

  • Castleisland

By bus

To get from Athlone to Castleisland in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Athlone, Athlone B&Q station to Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 14 bus from Limerick (Bus Station) station to Castleisland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 24 min.

384min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 5151
Bus - 1414
Leaves from Athlone, Athlone B&Q

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    1.07 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522811
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick (Bus Station)
    ID 635041
    131 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Killarney
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Castleisland
    Ride to bus station
    Castleisland
    ID 355641
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 404 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RAIL, Bus line 14.

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

    The alternative route takes 384 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 51, Bus line 14.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 44 min.

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

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Galway (Ceannt) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Galway (Ceannt) station near Castleisland in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Castleisland in Ireland by train and bus is about 6 hr 44 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Galway (Ceannt) stop, which is closest to Castleisland in Ireland.

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