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

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There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Cashel 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 Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2h 33m
    €49–67

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurlesbus bus 850
    4h 9m
    €19–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Stn to Cashelbus bus 828
    3h 42m

  4. Drive 117.7 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Cashelcar car 117.7 km
    1h 35m
    €20–29

  5. Bus via Portlaoise

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 73
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Cashelbus bus 828
    4h 4m

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  • Distance: 156.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Cashel, IE-TA, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Cashel via Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Thurles in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Cashel via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 4h 4m.

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