There are 5 ways to get from Midleton to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Re / ...
5h 37m€27–40Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain 217 / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus 850
6h 14m€25–35Drive 202.5 km
- Drive from Midleton to Athlonecar 202.5 km
2h 35m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
6h 44m€33–49Bus via Kilmartin Ctr
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus Ul06
7h 22m€37–54
Midleton to Athlone by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Midleton to Athlone is to train and bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Midleton to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Midleton to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Jameson Distillery and arriving at Athlone Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Midleton to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Midleton and arriving at Athlone via Cork, Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Midleton and Athlone is 280 km. The road distance is 202.5 km.
The best way to get from Midleton to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Midleton to Athlone, including transfers.
Midleton to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Midleton to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Midleton to Athlone is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Midleton, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a train from Midleton to Athlone via Cork, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jameson Distillery to Athlone Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- 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 Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Midleton to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Midleton to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Midleton to Athlone is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Midleton to Athlone.
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