There are 3 ways to get from Ballybunion to Athlone by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbertbus 314
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
5h 48m€41–57Drive 197.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ballybunion to Athlonecar 197.8 km
2h 32m€35–51Bus via Listowel
- Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus 72
6h 19m€47–69
Ballybunion to Athlone by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballybunion to Athlone is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ballybunion to Athlone is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballybunion to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Ballybunnion and arriving at Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Ballybunion and Athlone is 225 km. The road distance is 197.8 km.
The best way to get from Ballybunion to Athlone without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Ballybunion to Athlone, including transfers.
Ballybunion to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Ballybunnion station.
Ballybunion to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballybunion to Athlone is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Ballybunion to Athlone.
There are 68+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Ballybunion, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ballybunnion to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €20–27
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
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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