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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 54m
    €28–55

  2. Bus, train via Thurles

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the train from Killarney to Thurlestrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    7h 10m
    €27–53

  3. Drive  253.6 km

    1. Drive from Kenmare to Athlonecar car 253.6 km
    3h 15m
    €45–65

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    7h 27m
    €43–77

Kenmare to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Kenmare to Athlone Stn via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Patrick Street, and Limerick Colbert in around 7h 27m.

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