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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    5h 15m
    €39–65

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 26m
    €39–62

  3. Drive  239.3 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Bandoncar car 239.3 km
    2h 51m
    €42–61

  4. 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 38m
    €50–69

  5. 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
    6h 53m
    €42–57

Athlone to Bandon by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Bandon via Portarlington, Cork, Summerhill N, and University Hospl in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Bandon via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 38m.

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