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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Killarney to Bantrytaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    €186–237

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Bantrybus bus 229
    8h
    €44–61

  3. Drive  275.9 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Bantrycar car 275.9 km
    3h 37m
    €49–70

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 270
    7h
    €44–62

  5. 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
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    8h 2m
    €56–77

Athlone to Bantry by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Bantry via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 8h 2m.

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