There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Tralee by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain Ic
5h 8m€28–44Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
5h 30m€30–41Drive 215.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Traleecar 215.4 km
2h 40m€36–52Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Kilmartin Centre to UL Student Centrebus Ul06
- Take the bus from UL Student Centre to Tralee Prince's Streetbus 300
5h 56m€32–46
Athlone to Tralee by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Tralee is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Tralee is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone station to Tralee station. However, there are services departing from Athlone Station and arriving at Tralee Bus Station via Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Tralee via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Athlone and Tralee is 327 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Tralee without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Athlone to Tralee, including transfers.
Athlone to Tralee bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.
Athlone to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Tralee is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Tralee via Portarlington in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Station to Tralee Bus Station via Limerick Colbert Station in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- 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 Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Kilmartin Centre to UL Student Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from UL Student Centre to Tralee Prince's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Tralee bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.
Athlone to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Tralee is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Athlone to Tralee.
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