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How to get fromCounty Laois to Athloneby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from County Laois to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 834 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Clonenagh National School to Portlaoise Stnbus bus 834 / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2h 6m
    €12–17

  2. Line 834 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Clonenagh National School to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 834 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus bus 73
    2h 54m
    €18–28

  3. Drive 71.1 km

    1. Drive from County Laois to Athlonecar car 71.1 km
    1h 9m
    €13–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from County Laois to Athlonetaxi taxi 71.1 km
    1h 9m
    €100–120

  5. Line 834 bus, bus via Roscrea Aby St

    1. Take the bus from Clonenagh National School to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    3h 27m
    €14–17

County Laois to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Clonenagh National School to Athlone Stn via Portlaoise JFL Ave in around 2h 54m.

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