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How to get fromAthlone to Ballincolligby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Ballincollig by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 33m
    €42–61

  2. Drive  214.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Ballincolligcar car 214.8 km
    2h 43m
    €38–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    5h 48m
    €42–58

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    5h 56m
    €54–74

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 51
    5h 59m
    €57–79

Athlone to Ballincollig by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Father Sexton Pk via Portarlington, Cork, Summerhill N, St Patrick's Street, and Grand Parade in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Father Sexton Pk via Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Daunt's Square, and Grand Parade in around 5h 56m.

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