There are 2 ways to get from Callan to Athlone by bus or car
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Callan to Athlone by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Callan to Athlone is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Callan to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Callan to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Callan and arriving at Athlone Station via Kilkenny MacDonagh Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Callan and Athlone is 166 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.
The best way to get from Callan to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 4h 28m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Callan to Athlone, including transfers.
Callan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station.
Callan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Callan to Athlone is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Callan to Athlone.
There are 20+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Callan, IE-KK, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Athlone Station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–22 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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