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How to get fromAthlone to Blarney Castleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 52m
    €42–62

  2. Drive  209.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Blarney Castlecar car 209.6 km
    2h 41m
    €37–54

  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 5m
    €48–67

  4. 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 5m
    €42–59

  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 7m
    €45–62

Athlone to Blarney Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Blarney Castle via Portarlington, Cork, Summerhill N, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Blarney Castle via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 6h 5m.

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