What is the cheapest way to get from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park?

The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park is to bus and train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park?

The fastest way to get from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Fota Wildlife Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park. However, there are services departing from Athlone Stn and arriving at Glounthaune Stn via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Athlone and Fota Wildlife Park?

No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Fota via Portarlington, Portlaoise and Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park?

The distance between Athlone and Fota Wildlife Park is 273 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.

How do I travel from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park without a car?

The best way to get from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €26 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park bus from?

Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.

Where do I catch the Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park train from?

Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.

Train or bus from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park?

The best way to get from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park bus arrive?

Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.

Where does the Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park train arrive?

Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.

Can I drive from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park.

Where can I stay near Fota Wildlife Park?

There are 333+ hotels available in Fota Wildlife Park.

Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 35m
€26–40
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus 850
2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 15m
€25–35
Drive 208.3 km
1. Drive from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Parkcar 208.3 km
2h 39m
€35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 72
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
6h 51m
€49–70

Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park by train and foot

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 273.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Fota Wildlife Park, Ireland?

You can take a train from Athlone to Fota Wildlife Park via Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, and Fota in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Fota Wildlife Park via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, Glounthaune Stn, Glounthane, and Fota in around 6h 51m.

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