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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 Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kent Station to Kinsalebus bus 226
    5h 21m
    €35–51

  2. 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 29m
    €35–48

  3. Drive  233.4 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Kinsalecar car 233.4 km
    2h 50m
    €40–58

  4. 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 35m
    €50–69

  5. Bus via TUS North Gate

    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus bus Ul06
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    7h 20m
    €37–53

Athlone to Kinsale by train and bus

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Kinsale via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, and Clontarf Street in around 6h 35m.

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