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How to get fromAthlone to Clare Islandby train, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Athlone to Clare Island by train, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Mulranny to Roonaghtaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    5h 26m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Westportbus bus 440
    2. Take the ferry from Roonagh to Clare Islandferry ferry
    6h 37m

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  • Distance: 214.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Clare Island, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Clare Island. However, you can take the train to Castlebar, walk to Castlebar Stn, take the bus to Mulranny, take the taxi to Roonagh, then take the ferry to Clare Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Clare Island via Westport, Louisburgh, and Roonagh in around 6h 37m.

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