There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Fota Island by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 13m€26–40Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 58m€25–35Drive 207.1 km
- Drive from Athlone to Fota Islandcar 207.1 km
2h 38m€37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
5h 52m€49–67
Athlone to Fota Island by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Fota Island is to bus and train which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Fota Island is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at IDA Carrigtwohill via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Fota Island. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Fota via Portarlington, Portlaoise and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Athlone and Fota Island is 272 km. The road distance is 207.1 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Fota Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Athlone to Fota Island, including transfers.
Athlone to Fota Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Fota Island is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Fota Island, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athlone to Fota via Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Cork in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to IDA Carrigtwohill via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Thurles to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Fota Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Athlone to Fota Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Fota Island is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Athlone to Fota Island.
There are 312+ hotels available in Fota Island.