There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Fermoy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 15m€37–54Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
5h 44m€21–27Drive 174.9 km
- Drive from Athlone to Fermoycar 174.9 km
2h 7m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallowbus 51
6h 2m€36–49
Athlone to Fermoy by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Fermoy is to bus and train which costs €20 - €27 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Fermoy is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Fermoy. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Fermoy via Limerick Colbert and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Fermoy. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Athlone and Fermoy is 296 km. The road distance is 174.9 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Fermoy without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Athlone to Fermoy, including transfers.
Athlone to Fermoy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Fermoy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Fermoy is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Fermoy, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Fermoy via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, and Cork Kent Stn in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Fermoy via Limerick Colbert and Mallow in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Thurles to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Fermoy bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Fermoy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Fermoy is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Athlone to Fermoy.
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