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

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There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Athlone by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 44m
    €26–37

  2. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus Ul06
    5h 14m
    €38–53

  3. Drive  221.3 km

    1. Drive from Killarney to Athlonecar car 221.3 km
    2h 47m
    €39–56

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain train
    5h 1m
    €46–119

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    5h 28m
    €38–54

Killarney to Athlone by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Killarney to Athlone via Portarlington in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Golden Island via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, and Kilmartin Ctr in around 5h 14m.

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