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How to get fromAthlone to Ballyfinby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    1h 28m
    €23–32

  2. Drive 69.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Ballyfincar car 69.2 km
    57 min
    €12–17

  3. Bus, line 544 bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Port Laoise to Ballyfinbus bus 544 / ...
    3h 4m
    €18–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Athlone to Ballyfintaxi taxi 69.2 km
    57 min
    €95–120

  5. Bus, line 7092 bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Tullamorebus bus 815
    2. Take the bus from Tullamore to Ballyfinbus bus 7092
    3h 19m
    €15–25

Athlone to Ballyfin by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Ballyfin, IE-LS, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Portarlington hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ballyfin via Portlaoise JFL Ave and Port Laoise in around 3h 4m.

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