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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballybunion to Athlone by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbertbus bus 314
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 12m
    €35–49

  2. Drive 197.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballybunion to Athlonecar car 197.8 km
    2h 32m
    €34–49

  3. Bus, train via Listowel

    1. Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 43m
    €41–61

  4. Bus via Listowel

    1. Take the bus from Listowel to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    6h 19m
    €47–69

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Harvey's Quaybus bus 314
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    6h 20m
    €46–65

Ballybunion to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 258.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Ballybunnion to Athlone Stn via Listowel and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 19m.

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