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How to get fromLimerick Junction Station to Athloneby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Limerick Junction Station to Athlone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2h 54m
    €16–23

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Golden Islandbus bus 850
    3h 56m
    €15–20

  3. Drive  142.5 km

    1. Drive from Limerick Junction Station to Athlonecar car 142.5 km
    1h 46m
    €25–36

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    4h 7m
    €33–47

Limerick Junction Station to Athlone by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Limerick Junction Station, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Athlone via Portarlington in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Thurles Station to Golden Island 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–14 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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