There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Midleton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlington803 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to CorkIc
4h 29m€26–39Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Limerick Colbert Station72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cork Bus Station51
5h 37m€29–49Drive 203.6 km
- Drive from Athlone to Midleton203.6 km
2h 36m€35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station850
- Take the train from Thurles to CorkIc / ...
5h 52m€27–40Bus via TUS North Gate
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell StreetUl06
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Anderson's Quay251
6h 51m€36–51
Athlone to Midleton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Midleton is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Midleton is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone station to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Athlone Station and arriving at Jameson Distillery via Limerick Colbert Station and Cork Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Midleton. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Midleton via Portarlington and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Athlone and Midleton is 280 km. The road distance is 203.6 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Midleton without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Athlone to Midleton, including transfers.
Athlone to Midleton bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.
Athlone to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Midleton is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Midleton, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Midleton via Portarlington and Cork in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Station to Jameson Distillery via Limerick Colbert Station and Cork Bus Station in around 5h 37m.
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- 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 Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- 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/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cork Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Midleton bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.
Athlone to Midleton train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Midleton is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Athlone to Midleton.
There are 261+ hotels available in Midleton.