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How to get fromAthlone to Cahirby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Cahirtrain train Re
    4h 17m
    €19–31

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus bus 55
    4h 28m
    €35–48

  3. Drive 134.6 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Cahircar car 134.6 km
    1h 44m
    €23–33

  4. Bus via Thurles

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    4h 58m
    €20–26

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athenry to Limericktrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cahirbus bus 55
    5h 16m
    €28–40

Athlone to Cahir by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Cahir via Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Limerick Junction in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Cahir via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 28m.

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