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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tralee to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 39m
    €39–59

  2. Drive 222.2 km

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    1. Drive from County Kerry to Athlonecar car 222.2 km
    2h 53m
    €38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    6h 49m
    €49–69

  4. Bus via Killarney Bus Stn

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    7h 28m
    €40–57

County Kerry to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from County Kerry to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 343.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Castlemaine to Athlone via Tralee Bus Station, Tralee, and Portarlington in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine to Athlone Stn via Tralee Bus Station and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 49m.

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