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

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Bandon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    5h 20m
    €40–67

  2. Bus via TUS North Gate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    7h 45m
    €38–53

  3. 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
    6h 40m
    €50–69

  4. Drive 239.3 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Bandoncar car 239.3 km
    2h 51m
    €41–59

Athlone to Bandon by train and bus

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Bandon via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, Summerhill N, and University Hospl in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Bandon via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 40m.

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