There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Blarney Stone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 51m€43–64Drive 209.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Athlone to Blarney Stonecar 209.6 km
2h 41m€38–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 36m€42–59Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
6h 5m€48–67
Athlone to Blarney Stone by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Blarney Stone is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Blarney Stone is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Blarney Stone. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Blarney via Limerick Colbert and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Blarney Stone. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Athlone and Blarney Stone is 273 km. The road distance is 209.6 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Blarney Stone without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Athlone to Blarney Stone, including transfers.
Athlone to Blarney Stone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Blarney Stone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Blarney Stone is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 5m.
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 51m. 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Blarney Stone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Blarney Stone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Blarney Stone is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Athlone to Blarney Stone.
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