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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Portarlington

    best
    1. Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 24m
    €42–61

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    6h 41m
    €40–56

  3. Drive 258.1 km

    1. Drive from Clonakilty to Athlonecar car 258.1 km
    3h 8m
    €44–64

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    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
    7h 23m
    €46–65

Clonakilty to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Clonakilty N71 to Athlone Stn via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Limerick Colbert in around 7h 23m.

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