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How to get fromCounty Cork to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 34m
    €44–63

  2. Drive  203.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from County Cork to Athlonecar car 203.1 km
    2h 29m
    €36–52

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    5h 56m
    €42–59

  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 31m
    €48–67

County Cork to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between County Cork, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Blarney East to Athlone via St Patrick's Street, Summerhill N, Cork, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blarney East to Athlone Stn via St Patrick's Street, Cork Bus Stn, and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 31m.

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