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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. Drive  278.7 km

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 14
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Glengarriffbus bus 270
    7h 56m
    €56–76

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Kilmartin Ctr to UL Student Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Glengarriffbus bus 270
    8h 31m
    €54–76

Athlone to Glengarriff by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest 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 Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 56m.

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