There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Castlecomer by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the taxi from Portlaoise to Castlecomertaxi
2h 4m€53–73Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Castlecomerbus 838
3h 58m€17–26Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stnbus 73
3h 46m€24–32Drive 96.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Castlecomercar 96.4 km
1h 33m€18–25
Athlone to Castlecomer by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Castlecomer is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Castlecomer is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Castlecomer. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Castlecomer via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Athlone and Castlecomer is 109 km. The road distance is 96.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Castlecomer without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 4m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Athlone to Castlecomer, including transfers.
Athlone to Castlecomer bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Castlecomer bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Castlecomer is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Athlone to Castlecomer.
There are 132+ hotels available in Castlecomer.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Castlecomer, IE-KK, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–28
Bus from Portlaoise Stn to Castlecomer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- €45–60
Charlie Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 348 5118
- Website
- charlietaxiservices.ie
J Taxi Services
- Phone
- +353 87 242 1876
- Website
- jtaxiservices.ie
Kelly's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +353 86 262 4558
Laois taxis
- Phone
- +353 57 866 5555
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