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How to get fromAthlone to Fota Islandby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Fota Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    4h 17m
    €26–40

  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
    €25–35

  3. Drive  207.2 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Fota Islandcar car 207.2 km
    2h 38m
    €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
    5h 54m
    €49–67

Athlone to Fota Island by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to IDA Carrigtwohill via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 54m.

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