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

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There are 6 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 Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Killarney to Bantrytaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    €146–197

  2. Bus via TUS North Gate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Bantrybus bus 229
    8h 50m
    €43–60

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

  4. Drive 275.9 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Bantrycar car 275.9 km
    3h 37m
    €47–68

  5. Train, bus via Cork

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    6h 54m
    €51–74

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 270
    7h 6m
    €44–62

Athlone to Bantry by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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.

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