There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Ballybunion by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Ballybunnionbus 314
5h 49m€42–56Drive 199.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Ballybunioncar 199.8 km
2h 34m€35–50Bus via Listowel
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowelbus 13
6h 7m€48–68Bus via TUS North Gate
- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Crescent SC to Ballybunnionbus 314
6h 55m€46–66
Athlone to Ballybunion by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Ballybunion is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Ballybunion is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Ballybunion. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Ballybunnion via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Athlone and Ballybunion is 223 km. The road distance is 199.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Ballybunion without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Athlone to Ballybunion, including transfers.
Athlone to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Ballybunion is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Athlone to Ballybunion.
There are 137+ hotels available in Ballybunion.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ballybunion, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ballybunnion via Limerick Colbert in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Ballybunnion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
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
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Listowel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Crescent SC to Ballybunnion
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–27
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