There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Fermoy by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 530 bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Mallow Station to Fermoybus 530
5h€24–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
5h 42m€24–33Drive 174.9 km
- Drive from Athlone to Fermoycar 174.9 km
2h 7m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
5h 12m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Mallowbus 51
6h 2m€39–55
Athlone to Fermoy by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Fermoy is to bus and train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Fermoy is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Athlone and Fermoy is 260 km. The road distance is 174.9 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Fermoy without a car is to train and line 530 bus which takes 5h and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 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 12m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 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, Cork, and Kent Station in around 5h 12m. 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
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Thurles to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- 025 - 51454
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cork
Bus from Mallow Station to Fermoy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cork
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 52+ hotels available in Fermoy.



