What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Athlone is to bus which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Athlone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Limerick Colbert Station station and arriving at Athlone Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Limerick and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Athlone via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Limerick to Athlone?

The distance between Limerick and Athlone is 121 km. The road distance is 114.6 km.

How do I travel from Limerick to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs €12 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Limerick to Athlone?

The bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Station takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Athlone bus from?

Limerick to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert Station.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Athlone train from?

Limerick to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.

Train or bus from Limerick to Athlone?

The best way to get from Limerick to Athlone is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs €12 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Limerick to Athlone bus arrive?

Limerick to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.

Where does the Limerick to Athlone train arrive?

Limerick to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.

Can I drive from Limerick to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Athlone is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Limerick to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 65+ hotels available in Athlone.

Limerick to Athlone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Athlone by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Stationbus 72
2h 23m
€12–19
Train
1. Take the train from Limerick to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Re / ...
3h 18m
€19–26
Drive 114.6 km
1. Drive from Limerick to Athlonecar 114.6 km
1h 29m
€20–28
Bus via Kilmartin Centre
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Kilmartin Centrebus Ul06
2h 55m
€20–29

Limerick to Athlone by bus

20Weekly Buses

2h 23mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.4 km
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Athlone via Portarlington in around 3h 18m.

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