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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurles to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2h 30m
    €48–63

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cashel to Portlaoise Stnbus bus 858b
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 11m
    €17–23

  3. Drive  116.2 km

    1. Drive from Cashel to Athlonecar car 116.2 km
    1h 33m
    €21–30

  4. Bus via Portlaoise

    1. Take the bus from Cashel to Kellyville Parkbus bus 858b
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    3h 50m
    €26–33

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    4h 11m
    €18–24

Cashel to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Cashel, IE-TA, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Cashel to Athlone via Thurles, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cashel to Athlone Stn via Kellyville Park and Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 3h 50m.

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