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

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Cobh 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 Corktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 30m
    €27–41

  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 / ...
    5h 11m
    €26–36

  3. Drive 212.8 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Cobhcar car 212.8 km
    2h 43m
    €37–53

  4. 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
    6h 4m
    €38–52

Athlone to Cobh by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Cobh via Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Cork in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Spy Hill via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 4m.

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