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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroombus bus 40
    5h 22m
    €45–68

  2. Drive  224.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to Macroomcar car 224.3 km
    2h 58m
    €40–57

  3. 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
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroombus bus 40
    6h 30m
    €50–71

  4. Bus via TUS North Gate

    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Macroombus bus 40
    7h 18m
    €43–62

Athlone to Macroom by train and bus

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Macroom via Limerick Colbert and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 30m.

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