There are 5 ways to get from Abbeyleix to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise Stationbus 858
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Re / ...
2h 54m€11–17Bus
- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 858 / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Stationbus 73
2h 55m€13–19Drive 77.8 km
- Drive from Abbeyleix to Athlonecar 77.8 km
1h 13m€13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Abbeyleix to Athlonetaxi 77.8 km
1h 13m€110–140Bus via Willow Park
- Take the bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise JFL Avenuebus 858 / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave to Athlone TUSbus 10062 / ...
3h 18m€12–20
Abbeyleix to Athlone by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Abbeyleix to Athlone is to bus and train which costs €10 - €17 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Abbeyleix to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €13 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Abbeyleix to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Abbeyleix and arriving at Athlone Station via Portlaoise JFL Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Abbeyleix and Athlone is 92 km. The road distance is 77.8 km.
The best way to get from Abbeyleix to Athlone without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 54m and costs €10 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Abbeyleix to Athlone, including transfers.
Abbeyleix to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Abbeyleix station.
Abbeyleix to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Yes, the driving distance between Abbeyleix to Athlone is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Abbeyleix to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Abbeyleix, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Abbeyleix to Athlone Station via Portlaoise JFL Avenue in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Portlaoise James Fintan Lalor Ave to Athlone TUS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- info@locallinktipperary.ie
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
Bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- 05786-24416
- slievebloomcoaches@live.com
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Abbeyleix to Portlaoise JFL Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
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