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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbertbus bus 55
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    4h 30m
    €35–49

  2. Bus via Thurles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    5h 22m
    €19–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cahir to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 53m
    €20–31

  4. Drive  133.5 km

    1. Drive from Cahir to Athlonecar car 133.5 km
    1h 43m
    €24–34

Cahir to Athlone by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Cahir to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cahir to Athlone via Limerick Junction, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 4h 53m.

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