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

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Clonakilty by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 Cork Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71bus bus 230
    6h 12m
    €41–62

  2. Bus via TUS North Gate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71bus bus 230
    8h 10m
    €39–56

  3. 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 Cork Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71bus bus 230
    7h 21m
    €46–65

  4. Drive  259.7 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Clonakiltycar car 259.7 km
    3h 8m
    €46–66

Athlone to Clonakilty by train and bus

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Clonakilty N71 via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 7h 21m.

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