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

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

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  1. Line 226 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Kent Stnbus bus 226
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 4m
    €37–53

  2. Line 226 bus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Kent Stnbus bus 226
    2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    6h 21m
    €35–49

  3. Drive 232.2 km

    1. Drive from Kinsale to Athlonecar car 232.2 km
    2h 48m
    €40–57

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    6h 58m
    €50–70

Kinsale to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar132Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Kinsale to Athlone Stn via Cork Bus Stn and Limerick Colbert in around 6h 58m.

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