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Getting to Athlone
Athlone is located in the right in the heart of Ireland. For centuries, it was pretty much a rural market town but recently has developed into a commercial and industrial capital. With a population of around 35000 in the town’s 30 mile radius, it has very good local as well as national infrastructure.
Bus service
Public as well as private bus services operate in the inner city of Athlone. Besides, several buses are used to connect other parts of Ireland with Athlone. There is one public shuttle also. Bus Eireann operates numerous services within the region that includes school transport, buses for commercial destinations, plus a special service to Britain.
Rail service
Athlone is serviced very well by a rail line which connects Galway, Westport to Dublin. Many freight companies such as Federal Express, DHL, UPS, and Interlink etc. serves requirements of local, national as well as international industry transport within in this region.
International Airports & Seaports
| International Seaports & Airp | Miles | Km's | Approx. Driving Time |
| Dublin Airport | 78 | 216 | 2Hrs |
| Cork Airport | 140 | 224 | 3:25Hrs |
| Shannon Airport | 82 | 31 | 1:45Hrs |
| Galway | 63 | 101 | 1:25Hrs |
| Dublin Seaport | 78 | 126 | 2:15Hrs |
| Waterford Seaport | 108 | 173 | 2:30Hrs |
| Rosslare Seaport | 125 | 201 | 2:24Hrs |
Travel guide to Athlone
Getting to Athlone
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