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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbertbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    4h 58m
    €36–51

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Castleisland to Limerick Colbertbus bus 14
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Athenrytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 21m
    €30–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 19m
    €37–53

  4. Drive  197.1 km

    1. Drive from Castleisland to Athlonecar car 197.1 km
    2h 28m
    €34–50

  5. Bus via Abbeyfeale

    1. Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    6h 13m
    €44–63

Castleisland to Athlone by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Castleisland to Athlone Stn via Limerick Colbert in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castleisland to Athlone via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney, and Portarlington in around 5h 19m.

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