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How to get fromAthlone to Glengarriffby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Glengarriff by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Killarney to Glengarrifftaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    €176–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to UL Student Ctrbus bus 735
    3. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Glengarriffbus bus 270
    9h 27m
    €42–58

  3. Bus via Cork

    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
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Glengarriffbus bus 236
    8h 25m
    €58–80

  4. Drive  278.7 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Glengarriffcar car 278.7 km
    3h 40m
    €49–71

Athlone to Glengarriff by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Glengarriff, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Glengarriff via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 8h 25m.

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