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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 19m
    €32–48

  2. 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
    5h 24m
    €47–66

  3. Drive  210.5 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Douglascar car 210.5 km
    2h 29m
    €37–54

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    5h 27m
    €44–61

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    5h 51m
    €33–45

Athlone to Douglas by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Douglas East via Portarlington, Cork, and South Mall in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Douglas East via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, and South Mall in around 5h 24m.

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