There are 4 ways to get from Ballincollig to Athlone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€34–50Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus 850
6h 5m€32–46Drive 214.2 km
- Drive from Ballincollig to Athlonecar 214.2 km
2h 39m€38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
6h 38m€47–67
Ballincollig to Athlone by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballincollig to Athlone is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ballincollig to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballincollig to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Father Sexton Pk and arriving at Athlone Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballincollig to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Athlone via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Ballincollig and Athlone is 271 km. The road distance is 214.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballincollig to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Ballincollig to Athlone, including transfers.
Ballincollig to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Ballincollig to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Ballincollig to Athlone is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Ballincollig, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Father Sexton Pk to Athlone via South Mall, Cork, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Father Sexton Pk to Athlone Stn via South Mall, Cork Bus Stn, and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Cork to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Thurles Station to Golden Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €21–30
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Booking & Getting There
Ballincollig to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Ballincollig to Athlone train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballincollig to Athlone is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ballincollig to Athlone.
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