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How to get fromBantry to Athloneby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bantry to Athlone by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bantry to Killarneytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 22m
    €189–230

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bantry to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    7h 7m
    €45–62

  3. Bus, train via Cork

    1. Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 236
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    7h 58m
    €51–70

  4. Drive  274.7 km

    1. Drive from Bantry to Athlonecar car 274.7 km
    3h 35m
    €49–71

  5. Bus, train via Portarlington

    1. Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 229
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    7h 7m
    €46–66

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 236
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    8h 12m
    €56–78

Bantry to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Bantry to Athlone Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert in around 8h 12m.

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