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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, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus bus 231
    7h 44m
    €54–74

  3. Drive  299.9 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Castletownberecar car 299.9 km
    4h 10m
    €54–78

  4. 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
    6h 59m
    €55–79

  5. Bus

    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

Athlone to Castletownbere by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Athlone to Castletownbere.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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