There are 4 ways to get from Knock to Monktown by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Claremorris to NewbridgeIc / ...
- Take the taxi from Newbridge to Monktown
4h 33m€95–131Drive 156.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Knock to Monktown156.5 km
2h 15m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Knock to Athlone Station440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Ballivor Church190
4h 40m€34–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Claremorris to Athlone803 / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Ballivor Church190
5h 19m€34–57
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Monktown is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Monktown is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €26 - €40.
The distance between Knock and Monktown is 245 km. The road distance is 156.5 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Monktown without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs €95 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Knock to Monktown, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Monktown is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Knock to Monktown.
There are 109+ hotels available in Monktown.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Monktown, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Monktown via Athlone Station and Ballivor Church in around 4h 40m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–22
Train from Claremorris to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Knock to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Ballivor Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Newbridge Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 431 351
Marty's Cabs Newbridge
Campbell Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 432 887
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