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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Limerick Colbertbus bus 314
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    5h 48m
    €41–57

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 11m
    €35–49

  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 53m
    €41–61

  4. Drive  197.8 km

    1. Drive from Ballybunion to Athlonecar car 197.8 km
    2h 32m
    €36–51

Ballybunion to Athlone by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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.

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