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How to get from Athlone to Kilkenny by bus, light rail and train?

From Athlone to Kilkenny by bus, light rail and train

To get from Athlone to Kilkenny in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED light rail and finally take the 600 bus from Red Cow Luas station to Macdonagh Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Light Rail - REDRED
Bus - 600600
Walk to Kilkenny
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
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Tallaght
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Red Cow
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Red Cow Luas
    ID 11056
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonagh Junction
    ID 10326
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Athlone to Kilkenny by bus and train

To get from Athlone to Kilkenny in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 145 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay station to Macdonagh Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 145145
Bus - 600600
Walk to Kilkenny
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
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ballywaltrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D'Olier Street
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South, Burgh Quay
    ID 339
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonagh Junction
    ID 10326
    100 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Kilkenny

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Kilkenny, Ireland is approximately 250.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Kilkenny by bus, light rail 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 Kilkenny, Ireland

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

Train stations close to Kilkenny:

  • Kilkenny (Macdonagh)

Bus stations close to Kilkenny:

  • Kilkenny Station
  • Mcdonagh Junction
  • Kilkenny, Macdonagh Station

From Athlone to Kilkenny by bus and train

To get from Athlone to Kilkenny in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Dublin Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 145 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay station to Macdonagh Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 145145
Bus - 600600
Walk to Kilkenny
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
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heuston Station
    ID 4320
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ballywaltrim
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D'Olier Street
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South, Burgh Quay
    ID 339
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macdonagh Junction
    ID 10326
    100 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line RED, Bus line 600.

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

    The alternative route takes 248 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 145, Bus line 600.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Kilkenny in Ireland by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Kilkenny in Ireland by train, light rail and bus is about 4 hr 8 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Kilkenny in Ireland.

  • When is the last bus from Athlone to Kilkenny in Ireland?

    The last bus from Athlone to Kilkenny in Ireland is the Longford Station - Waterford Bus Stn line. It leaves the Athlone Station stop at 8:20 PM.

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