There are 3 ways to get from Callan 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.
Line 717 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Callan to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 19m€18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
4h 28m€26–38Drive 123.5 km
- Drive from Callan to Athlonecar 123.5 km
1h 53m€22–32
Callan to Athlone by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Callan to Athlone is to line 717 bus and train which costs €18 - €26 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Callan to Athlone is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Callan to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Callan and arriving at Athlone Stn via Kilkenny Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Callan and Athlone is 181 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.
The best way to get from Callan to Athlone without a car is to line 717 bus and train which takes 4h 19m and costs €18 - €26.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Callan to Athlone, including transfers.
Callan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Callan to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Callan to Athlone is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Callan to Athlone.
There are 69+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Callan, IE-KK, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn twice daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Kildare to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Callan to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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