Distance from Shannon Airport to Athlone is 133km.
On leaving Shannon Airport, take the N18 route to Ennis, passing through Clarecastle. Continue through the town of Ennis, re-joining the N18 travelling to Gort, passing through Barefield & Crusheen. In the centre of Gort, turn right, taking the N66 route to Loughrea town. In Loughrea, take the N6 route to Ballinasloe town. Continue through Ballinasloe, heading east for Athlone (N6 route). On the outskirts of Athlone you will approach a dual-carriageway (highway).Continue on this motorway, take the third exit which is sign-posted to the Coosan Road. Turn left and right again bringing you past SDS (An Post) continue and take the next left at Coosan Church. Continue past Coosan School and you'll find us on the right hand side of the road about 300mts past the school.