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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, line 236 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bandonbus bus 236 / ...
    5h 30m
    €44–64

  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 39m
    €50–69

  4. Drive  239.3 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Bandoncar car 239.3 km
    2h 51m
    €41–60

Athlone to Bandon by train and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Bandon via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 39m.

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