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

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There are 5 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 / ...
    6h 32m
    €42–61

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to University Hosplbus bus 237
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    7h 23m
    €41–65

  3. 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

  4. Drive  258.1 km

    1. Drive from Clonakilty to Athlonecar car 258.1 km
    3h 8m
    €46–66

  5. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    3. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Arcadiabus bus 763
    7h 37m
    €45–62

Clonakilty to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar67Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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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