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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 59m
    €45–67

  2. Drive 222.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macroom to Athlonecar car 222.8 km
    2h 55m
    €38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Athlone Stnbus bus 72
    6h 58m
    €49–71

  4. Bus via Kilmartin Ctr

    1. Take the bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Kilmartin Ctrbus bus
    7h 38m
    €51–74

Macroom to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 302.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

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

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