There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Ballincollig by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 35m€43–63Drive 214.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Ballincolligcar 214.8 km
2h 43m€38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
5h 48m€48–66Bus via TUS North Gate
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 38m€41–57
Athlone to Ballincollig by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Ballincollig is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Ballincollig is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Father Sexton Pk via Limerick Colbert and Grand Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Athlone and Ballincollig is 271 km. The road distance is 214.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Ballincollig without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Athlone to Ballincollig, including transfers.
Athlone to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Ballincollig is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Father Sexton Pk via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, Summerhill N, St Patrick's Street, and Grand Parade in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Father Sexton Pk via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, and Grand Parade in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 71 964 1059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Ballincollig bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Ballincollig is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Athlone to Ballincollig.
There are 309+ hotels available in Ballincollig.



