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

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Blarney Stone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 57m
    €43–64

  2. Drive 209.6 km

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    1. Drive from Athlone to Blarney Stonecar car 209.6 km
    2h 40m
    €36–52

  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 via TUS North Gate

    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    6h 59m
    €41–58

Athlone to Blarney Stone by train, bus, and foot

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Blarney Stone via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, Summerhill N, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Blarney Stone via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 6h 5m.

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