There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Bandon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
5h 16m€39–65Bus via TUS North Gate
cheapest- Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus Ul06
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
7h 45m€38–53Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
6h 39m€50–69Drive 239.3 km
- Drive from Athlone to Bandoncar 239.3 km
2h 51m€42–61
Athlone to Bandon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Bandon is to bus via TUS North Gate which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Bandon is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Bandon. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Bandon via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Bandon. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Athlone and Bandon is 292 km. The road distance is 239.3 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Bandon without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Athlone to Bandon, including transfers.
Athlone to Bandon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Bandon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Bandon is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 6h 39m.
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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Bandon via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Bandon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Bandon train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Bandon is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Athlone to Bandon.
There are 245+ hotels available in Bandon.