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

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

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  1. Bus via Limerick

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tipperarybus bus 55
    4h 5m
    €34–48

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Limerick Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    4h 6m
    €17–37

  3. Drive  127.4 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Tipperarycar car 127.4 km
    2h 2m
    €23–33

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    4h 56m
    €18–24

Athlone to Tipperary by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Tipperary via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athlone to Tipperary via Portarlington, Limerick Junction, and Limerick Junction in around 4h 6m.

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