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How to get fromBallina to Athloneby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballina to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 323 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Nenaghbus bus 323
    2. Take the bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    3h 6m
    €29–40

  2. Drive 96.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballina to Athlonecar car 96.1 km
    1h 18m
    €17–24

  3. Line 323 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ballina to Limerick Colbertbus bus 323
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 36m
    €28–39

Ballina to Athlone by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Ballina, IE-TA, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ballina to Athlone Stn via Nenagh in around 3h 6m.

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