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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 10m
    €26–37

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    5h 33m
    €41–58

  3. Drive  221.3 km

    1. Drive from Killarney to Athlonecar car 221.3 km
    2h 47m
    €39–57

  4. Bus via Roscrea

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby Stbus bus 735
    3. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    7h 1m
    €26–36

Killarney to Athlone by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Killarney to Athlone via Portarlington in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Athlone Stn via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Patrick Street, and Limerick Colbert in around 5h 33m.

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