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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain train Ic
    4h 55m
    €28–44

  2. Bus via Roscrea

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golden Island to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 850
    2. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tralee Prnce's Stbus bus 300
    6h 47m
    €25–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    5h 30m
    €38–52

  4. Drive  215.5 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Traleecar car 215.5 km
    2h 41m
    €38–55

Athlone to Tralee by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Athlone to Tralee via Portarlington in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Tralee Bus Station via Limerick Colbert in around 5h 30m.

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