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How to get fromAthlone to Castletownbereby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Killarney to Castletownberetaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    €216–277

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to UL Student Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    4. Take the bus from Kenmare to Castletownberebus bus 282
    10h 6m
    €33–63

  3. Bus via Cork

    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
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus bus 231
    8h 11m
    €60–82

  4. Drive  299.9 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Castletownberecar car 299.9 km
    4h 10m
    €53–76

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus bus 231
    7h 3m
    €55–79

Athlone to Castletownbere by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Castletownbere via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, and Parnell Place in around 8h 11m.

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