There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Junction to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
3h 19m€17–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus 850
3h 55m€15–20Drive 142.5 km
- Drive from Limerick Junction to Athlonecar 142.5 km
1h 46m€25–35Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Limerick Junction to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
3h 59m€33–47
Limerick Junction to Athlone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick Junction to Athlone is to bus which costs €15 - €20 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick Junction to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick Junction station to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Thurles Station and arriving at Golden Island via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick Junction to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction and arriving at Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Athlone is 167 km. The road distance is 142.5 km.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €16 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Limerick Junction to Athlone, including transfers.
Limerick Junction to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Thurles Station.
Limerick Junction to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
The best way to get from Limerick Junction to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €16 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €20 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Limerick Junction, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Thurles Station to Golden Island 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–14 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- info@locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Thurles Station to Golden Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Junction to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–18
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick Junction to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Golden Island station.
Limerick Junction to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick Junction to Athlone is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Limerick Junction to Athlone.
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