Coach Hire Athlone

Which airport, and how long it takes

Ireland West Airport Knock is about 100 km away, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours via the N61. Dublin Airport is about 125 km, around 1.5 hours on the M6 and M4. Shannon is the third option for groups whose flights suit it. Choose the airport first, because it changes the length of the driver's day more than anything else.

The Dublin route passes the M4 toll between Kilcock and Kinnegad. Heading west to Galway, the coach goes through the N6 toll between Galway and Ballinasloe. Make sure both are accounted for in the quote.

On the river, in the town

Boat cruises on the River Shannon and Lough Ree leave from the town, and Sean's Bar on Main Street is a regular stop for visiting groups. With both in the centre, the coach mostly sets down and collects; give us the addresses and the operator sorts out where it waits.

Groups staying at Hodson Bay on Lough Ree, rather than on the riverside in town, will need the coach for evening runs in and out. Include those in the booking.

The Old Rail Trail Greenway is a walking and cycling route towards Mullingar. For a walking group, the coach can drop at the start and collect further along; agree the pickup point and a latest time.

Airports serving Athlone

• Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
• Dublin Airport (DUB)
• Shannon Airport (SNN)

Stadiums and grounds

• Athlone Town Stadium (Lissywollen) — Athlone Town AFC football

Day trips from Athlone

• Clonmacnoise — about 22 km, about 30 min
• Birr Castle — about 45 km, about 45 min
• Belvedere House (Mullingar) — about 45 km, about 40 min
• Galway — about 95 km, about 1 h

Coach rules and practicalities in Athlone

• Ireland West Airport Knock is about 100 km (about 1-1.5 h via the N61); Dublin Airport about 125 km (about 1.5 h via the M6/M4).
• The M4 Kilcock-Kinnegad toll lies on the Dublin route; the N6 Galway-Ballinasloe toll lies on the route west to Galway.

Clonmacnoise and the midlands

Clonmacnoise, the early Christian monastic site on the Shannon, is about 22 km, roughly 30 minutes. Belvedere House near Mullingar is about 45 km and 40 minutes, and Birr Castle about 45 km and 45 minutes. Pair any two, with lunch between them, for an unhurried day.

Galway for the day

Galway is about 95 km west, around an hour. It works as a day trip, but the city is the destination rather than a stop on the way. Give the operator a set-down and a pickup point in Galway and a firm return time, since the evening drive back counts towards the driver's hours.

Questions

Which airport is closest to Athlone?

Ireland West Airport Knock, about 100 km, roughly 1 to 1.5 hours via the N61. Dublin Airport is about 125 km.

Are there tolls between Athlone and Dublin?

Yes, the M4 toll between Kilcock and Kinnegad.

Can we reach Clonmacnoise by coach?

Yes. It is about 30 minutes from Athlone. Send your visit time with the booking.

Can you arrange a team bus to Lissywollen?

Yes. Athlone Town Stadium at Lissywollen is home to Athlone Town AFC. Send the kick-off time and the size of the squad or supporters' group.

Trips we arrange

• Transport for conferences and company events
• Buses for school tours
• Buses and coaches for club and county teams
• Wedding transport for the couple and guests
• Transport for golf groups
• Coach hire for day tours
• Coach hire for pilgrimage groups
• Accessible transport for groups

Vehicles

• Full-size coach — 49-81 seats
• Midi coach — 29-35 seats
• Minibus — 16-19 seats
• Executive van (Mercedes V-Class and similar) — 6-7 seats
• Executive car (E-Class saloon class) — 1-3 seats
• Wheelchair-accessible minibus — 10-16 plus wheelchair spaces

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