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How to get fromAthlone to The Burrenby bus, car, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Athlone to The Burren by bus, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arcadia to Oranmore Northbus bus 763
    2. Take the bus from Oranmore North to Killilaghbus bus 350
    3h 37m
    €31–54

  2. Drive 124.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athlone to The Burrencar car 124.9 km
    1h 39m
    €22–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Ballynalackanbus bus 351
    3h 44m
    €22–34

  4. Train, bus via Killilagh

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Killilaghbus bus 350
    3h 47m
    €37–50

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Galway to The Burrentaxi taxi
    2h 5m
    €108–141

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athlone to The Burren.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and The Burren, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Arcadia to The Burren via Oranmore North and Killilagh in around 3h 37m.

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