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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 18m
    €26–38

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    6h 21m
    €25–35

  3. Drive  212.2 km

    1. Drive from Cobh to Athlonecar car 212.2 km
    2h 43m
    €37–53

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    6h 42m
    €38–53

  5. Bus via Kilmartin Ctr

    1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    7h 21m
    €39–56

Cobh to Athlone by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Cobh to Athlone via Cork and Portarlington in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spy Hill to Athlone Stn via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 42m.

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