There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Ballincollig by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 18m€43–63Drive 214.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Ballincolligcar 214.8 km
2h 42m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
6h 25m€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
7h 14m€41–57
Athlone to Ballincollig by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Ballincollig is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Ballincollig is to drive which takes 2h 42m 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 Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
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 5h 18m.
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 5h 18m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 5h 18m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 25m.
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, Cork Kent Stn, and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Father Sexton Pk via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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 42m to drive from Athlone to Ballincollig.
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