There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Mallow by train, 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
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlington803 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to MallowIc
3h 11m€20–30Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Limerick Colbert Station72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Mallow51
4h 21m€27–38Drive 180 km
- Drive from Athlone to Mallow180 km
2h 12m€30–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station850
- Take the train from Thurles to MallowIc / ...
4h 25m€20–28Bus via TUS North Gate
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell StreetUl06
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Mallow51
5h 27m€32–45
Athlone to Mallow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Mallow is to bus and train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Mallow is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone station to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Athlone Station and arriving at Mallow via Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Mallow via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Athlone and Mallow is 228 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Mallow without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €20 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Athlone to Mallow, including transfers.
Athlone to Mallow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.
Athlone to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Mallow is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €20 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Mallow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Mallow via Portarlington in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Station to Mallow via Limerick Colbert Station in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–21
Train from Thurles to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Mallow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.
Athlone to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Mallow is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Athlone to Mallow.
There are 34+ hotels available in Mallow.



