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

The cheapest way to get from Mallow to Athlone is to train and bus which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mallow to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Mallow and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Mallow to Athlone station. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Athlone Station via Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Mallow and Athlone?

No, there is no direct train from Mallow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Mallow to Athlone?

The distance between Mallow and Athlone is 228 km. The road distance is 179.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mallow to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €21 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Mallow to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mallow to Athlone bus from?

Mallow to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Mallow station.

Where do I catch the Mallow to Athlone train from?

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

Train or bus from Mallow to Athlone?

The best way to get from Mallow to Athlone is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Mallow to Athlone bus arrive?

Mallow to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert Station.

Where does the Mallow to Athlone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mallow to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Mallow to Athlone is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Mallow to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 65+ hotels available in Athlone.

Mallow to Athlone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mallow to Athlone by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Re / ...
3h 54m
€22–32
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mallow to Thurlestrain 217 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus 850
4h 31m
€20–28
Drive 179.1 km
1. Drive from Mallow to Athlonecar 179.1 km
2h 11m
€30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Stationbus 72
4h 33m
€26–38
Bus via Kilmartin Centre
1. Take the bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Kilmartin Centrebus Ul06
5h 17m
€33–49

Mallow to Athlone by train

66Weekly Trains

3h 54mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Mallow to Athlone.

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Distance: 227.6 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Mallow to Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mallow to Athlone Station via Limerick Colbert Station in around 4h 33m.

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