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

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There are 4 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 Portarlington to Limerick Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Cahirtrain train Re
    4h 15m
    €18–28

  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
    €24–34

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to UL Student Ctrbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Cahir Castlebus bus Ul18
    5h 24m

Athlone to Cahir by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Cahir via Portarlington and Limerick Junction in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Cahir via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 28m.

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