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How to get fromAthlone to Killarneyby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    4h 14m
    €26–37

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    5h 18m
    €42–58

  3. Drive  223 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Killarneycar car 223 km
    2h 50m
    €40–57

  4. Bus via Roscrea

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    6h 47m
    €26–36

Athlone to Killarney by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Killarney via Portarlington in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Killarney Mission via Limerick Colbert, Up G Griffin St, Sarsfield St, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 5h 18m.

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