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

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There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to Kinsale by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 226 bus

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kent Station to Kinsalebus bus 226
    5h 19m
    €35–51

  2. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    6h 28m
    €41–57

  3. Drive  233.4 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Kinsalecar car 233.4 km
    2h 50m
    €41–60

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 31m
    €35–48

  5. 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
    6h 33m
    €50–69

Athlone to Kinsale by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Kinsale via Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 28m.

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